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Trespass Notice.
~All persons are hereby warned that the
trespass laws will be rigidly enforced
against all persons entering or departing
from the Salisbury Union cemetery, un-
less they enter and depart through the
gateway provided for that purpose.
i I. O. O. F. TRUSTEES.
Shipley.
Buy vour Fertilizers of J. T.
- tf,
WANTED! A driver for unber team,
Also a team to haul lumber.
Gro. W. J. BisseLL,
6-23 Elk Lick, Pa.
Admanistrator’s Notice.
Estate of Monroe B, Kretchman, late of Elk Lick
. township, Somerset county, Pa., dee'd.
3 r8 of administration on the above estate
having been granted to thie undersigned by the
proper authority, notice fs hereby given to all
“persons indebted to said estate fo make imme-
diate payment and those having claims against
the same will present them duly authenticated
for settlement, Saturday, July 9th, 1892, atthe
Hay hotel, in Salisbury borough,
A. L. Lowr'
7.
Ys
Administrator.
WANTED! An intelligent man to ac-
. cept a good paying position that requires
no hard labor. = Lots of money in it; and
# position that any man who isa good
judge of human nature and possesses an
ordinary education can fill satisfactorily
to himself and to his employer.
For further information call on or ad-
dress this paper.
BEATTY’S PIANOS AND ORGANS.
Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, the great Organ and
Piano manufacturer, is building and shipping
more Organs and Pianos than ever. In 1870 Mr.
Beatty left home a penniless plow-boy, and by
his fudomitable will he has worked his way up
‘#0 as to sell no far, nearly 100,000 of Beatty's Or-
gans and Pianos since 1870. Nothing reems to
dishearten him; obstacles laid in hiz wav, that
wonld have wrecked any ordinary man forever,
he turns to an advertisement and comes out of it
brighter than ever. Ilis instruments, as is well
known, are very popular and are to be found in
all parts of the world. We are informed that
during the next ten years he intends to sell
. 200 000 more of his make, that means a business
of $20,000,000 if we average them at $100 each.
It is already the largest business of the kind in
existence—Send to Daniel F. Beatty, Washing-
ton, New Jersey, for Catalogue.
J. T. Shipley just received a carload
- of Buggies. tf.
Buy your Farm Wagons, Grain Drills,
Hay Rakes, Mowers and Binders of J.T.
Shipley. tf,
FOR SALE! 10 head of very fine
horses, from 5.108 years old. perfectly
sound, good workers and good drivers.
Two very fine Brood Mares, also two
good Mules. Call on or address Thomas
Williams, Elk Lick, Pa. 8-5
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE COUNTY CAPITAL.
The past week has been a sensational
one in the history of Somerset county,
and the town was filled with visitors here
on business and out of curiosity.
© On the 25 ult. the case of the common-
wealth ve. Florence Fuhrer was taken
up. Charge, murder. It was very stub-
. hornly contested all through and the sur:
mises of the spectators as to the verdict
were many. On the 27 ult. the jury re-
turned a verdict of voluntary man-staugh-
ter. Counsel for the defense have since
filed a motion for a new trial.
The defendant in this case is a man of
fine presence and more than ordinary in-
telligence. His demeanor on the witness
stand was such as to carry conviction of
his truthfulness and made him many
friends. There was much dissatisfaction
expressed at the verdict, and we think a
verdict of acquittal would have given
more general satisfaction. Clearly an-
. der the evidence he could do nothing but
shoot at the crisis or stand and be struck
down with a coal pick in the hands of a
furious assailant.
Somerset County, with its non-com-
batant ideas and teachings can scarcely
"acquit and hold blameless a man who
sheds the blood of another, even if itis
in self-defense.
On Saturday two juries were impan-
neled; one for the trial of William C.
Miller and the other for. his son Robert.
for the murder of Johnathan Hochstet-
ler. .
The jury in the case of William Boyer.
charged with rape, was also held over,
and Monday evening returned a verdict
of guilty,
Tuesday morning the case of William
Miller was formally taken up. Nothing
new has been developed, although the
evidence for the prosecution is all in.
The prisoner, who is a very fine looking
man, watches ‘everything with a keen
interest. 2 :
Decoration day was very appropriately
. observed and the graves of our dead he-
ros profusely covered with flowers. The
Rew. Frank Saylor delivered an eloquent
. and appropriate oration to a large audi-
ence in the Court House yard. Beautiful
flags waved all over the town, and their
ht bars reflected the sunlight of an
0st perfect day. :
‘Barnest Kooser was on Monday sworn
and admitted tQ practice law in the coun-
courts... He comes to the bar young;
H veing bis 21st bi dio
a
fessidon.
June 1st, :
1892, i -
Et —
State Line.
A light frost. Saturday night, but noth-
ing froze.
J. 8. Miller sold a 4-year-old Clydes-
dale horse for $180. M. D. Yoder sold
one of the same kind for $150. Not so
slow for the Clydesdales. :
8S. 8. Miller and Simon Lichty left on
Friday for West Virginia, to visit friends.
Thursday was the day to fish, but I
‘think there were more fishers than fish.
There are some dogs in this neighbor-
hood that are after sheep occasionally.
at night. They killed two of U. D. Yo:
der’s, one of J. 8. Miller’s'and bit one be-
longing to L. 8. Yoder.
Sheep shearing is the go now. Some
were sheared before the cold spell.
J. J. Miller is improving his residence
by putting a new paling fenée around it.
He is perhaps doing this for the purpose
of keeping the sheep away from that big
boy that arrived lately.
The widow of Joel Miller, Sr. is at
present at J. D. Yoder's, where she in-
tends to stay all smmmmer.
Bake Johnson is putting up foundations
for a wagon shed, wood house and bake
oven for Rudolph Yoder.
John Yoder is going to build a poultry
house in the near future. Some more of
our farmers ought to'make a speciality
of raiding poultry.
i I noticed several mistakes in my last
week’s items, which I wish to correct,
and the corrections are as follows:
1.' Mrs, 8. J. Miller's funeral was
preached by C. S. Beachy and M. J.
Beachy.
2. R. M. Beachy is trying to sell
loaders, instead of hay ladders.
~ 8. Those youngsters that went to West
Viiginia, went on Thursday; not on Sun-
day. JANUS.
May 31st, 1892. ’
hay
Arthur, Illinois.
MR. Eprror:—Please find space in your
valuable paper for a few items from this
place. :
Rain, rain, rain, and the result will be
mud, mud, mud.
The wet weather has put the farmers
away back in planting corn. Some are
not near done plowing yet.
Jonas 8. Beachy and family left for
Newton county, Ind., where they will
spend a few weeks visiting relatives.
8. Yoder and wife, of Ohio, are visit-
ing friends and relatives in our section.
They had intended to go to Iowa from
here, but gave it up, as they are both old
and can't stand traveling very well.
Gid Kaufman and his force of seven
men are building a barn for Wm. Ellars.
Gid is a good carpenter and has all the
work he can possibly do.
Chris Youtzy is on the sick list.
The weather was nice the first two days
of this week, but at this writing we have
rain again.
Strawberries will soon be ripe.
Wheat is about to head and’ oats are
looking nice.
Cherries are on the turning point from
green to red.
Potatoes will soon bloom.
M. D. Beachy says the first year that
he was in this country they planted corn
on the 4th of April. It is now May 25th
and the farmers are not'yet done with
their corn-planting. Quite a difference,
isn’t it?
May 25th, 1392. Evt Bracny.
Midland, Va.
Mercury up to 80.
Corn, oats and grass were kept back
very much, on acchunt of dry and cool
weather, but last Thursday night the
ground was soaked with a steady rain.
Wheat is in heads and clover in bloom.
Some farmers are plowing for. corn;
others are plowing corn. 2
Rev. M. D. Yoder's, J. J. Tice’s and
Susan H. Miller, from Grantsville and
Accident, Md., landed safely at Midland,
Saturday. We were all very glad to meet
them. They expect to leave again,
Wednesday morning, with expectations
to see some of the beautiful scenes of
Washington.
The carpenters began work on C. S.
Beachy’s barn, today.
The crows have destroyed considerable
corn fur some of the farmers, which caus-
es seme replanting,
Barbara Orendorf was on the sick list,
last week, but has recovered.
The coldest in May, 88; the warmest,
88... One light frost,
¢ C. J. BWARTZENTRUBER.
May 30th, 1892,
Another Man Heard From Who is inFa-
vor of Naming Our Town New Salisbury,
MR. Epiror.—Will you allow a reader
to second the suggestion made by Mr. J.
C. Lowry regarding the name of our old
town? The complication of the railroad
station, postoffice and the borough hav-
ing different names has long confused not
only strangers, but citizens, and I think
Mr. Lowry evidently has the correct idea
and one that would satisfy all persons
concerned.
1 sincerely hope, Mr. Editor, you ap-
preciate the benefit yon would do the
community to agitate this matter until it
is settled. Wishing you success in it, I
am not nnmindful of the objections some
will make, no matter what name should
be suggested. but don’t roll up your sleeves
and go at it with an idea you ean please
everybody. Striketo accomplish the pur-
pose to benefit the largest number.
a
rthday. We predict
“Wishing you snccess, I am, -
a JORN STUMPPULLER.
e will bean honor to a grand pro-|
War Reminiscence.
CrAMBI TRG, PA., May, 1892.
Eprror Star: At your solicitation I
will try to give the readers of your very
valuable paper a personal reminiscence
of the war,
I enlisted Sept. 16th, 1881, for three
years. My first experience in a battle
was at Yorktown. April 5th, 1862, along
Warwick creek, near Lee's Mills. Up to
this time we were engaged in drilling and
doing picket duty; but now the stern re-
alities of war had begun, and in a most
abrupt manner, too. On the evening of
April 4th my regiment was marched out
to within about 1000 yards of the Rebel
fortifications, where we stacked arm and
went to work fortifying our position.
We worked faithfully all night. with pick
and shovel, and at daybreak the Rebels
opened their big guns on us, That was
the first time I ever saw or heard a shell,
and I thought the day of Judgment had
come, the way the limbs of trees fell and
the deadly missiles flew. That was the
first time I saw a man killed, and I never
saw another such sight during the war.
He was shot almost in two, his heart
hanging out at one side. I was 80 horri-
fled at the sight that I wished I was at
home, up on the garret, behind the chim-
ney. and had it not been for the dishonor,
I believe I would have deserted. I soon
got used to seeing men killed, however,
and it was just one month later that we
fought the Rebels at Williamsburg and
routed them completely, leaving thou-
sands of their dead and wounded on the
field. It was at this battle that Hancock
was called the “‘Superb,” and before £0-
ing any farther I will give the names of
our commanding officers and the regi-
ments composing our brigade. Our bri-
gade was represented by four states. viz:
6th Maine, commanded by Col. Hiram
Burnham; the 43d New York, hy Col.
Francis Vinton; the 5th Wisconsin, by
Col. Amos Cobb; the 49th Pehnsylvania,
by Col. Wm. H. Irvin. The brigade was
commanded by Gen. W. 8. Hancock: the
division by W. F. 8mith (Baldy Smith);
the corps by Gen. E. D. Keys. In those
early days of the war the commands all
went by the name of their commanders;
but after the battle of Fredericksburg the
corps were numbered and we received
number 6. and I am prond of the record
of the old fighting 6th corps, “‘Sheridan’s
foot cavalry,” as we were called.
As before stated, we encountered the
Rebels at Williamsburg, with a strong
line of forts and rifle pits, Fort Magruder
the principal defense. and commanding
the Williamsburg road. Our division ar-
rived in front and in sight of this fort at
sanset, lving on our arms that night.
Next morning (the 5th of May) Gen. Han-
cock, commanding our Lrigade, was or-
dered to the extreme right of the army
and took np our position on the right of
fort Magruder, in & corn field. It had
rained the previous day and night, and
was still raining, so you can form some
idea of what kind of a place we had to
lie down in. We were scarcely formed
in line when the “Johnnies” opened fire
on us from the fort with shot and shell.
We remained there until 4 P. M.. and
during all this time We could lear the
rattle of musketry and the booming of
cannon on our left, where Gen. Beck was
engaging the enemy on the left of the
Williamshurg road, where he broke
through their lines, causing somewhat of
a panic, whereupon Joe Johnson. then
in command of the Rebel forces, in order
to regain his lost position in the center,
formed a storming party to turn our right
flank. Hancock seeing their movements,
ordered a retreat. We demurred, but
had to obey. We were all anxious to
have a fair, open fight, and now to re.’
treat seemed to us to be cowardly; but
Hancock knew his business. and when
hie came dashing along the line, giving
instructions to the field officers of each
regiment, our old Colonel drew his revolv-
er and said, “49th, we are about to fall
back and I want you to keep up a per-
fect line;” calling at the same time upon
the Lieut. Col. and Major. and also the
line officers, to shoot the first man that
attempted to break ranks. We did not re-
treat far, however, until we halted along
the edge of a piece of slashed timber,
and as we came to a front, could see the
Rebels coming ont of the woods to the
right of the fort in as fine style as if on
dress parade. When our old fighting
Colonel saw the Rebels coming, he said,
49th, this is glory for me: do honor'to
the old Keystone state, and when you
fire, aim low; and remember you squad
drill.” They came in one line of battle,
streching across the entire field in front
of us, and when within 800 yards of us,
the order was given to fire at will. The
engagement lasted 20 minutes, and when
the smoke cleared away the Rebels were
gone, except the dead, wounded and
prisoners. Their loss was very heavy,
while ours was very light.
That night T was put out on picket and
remained on post all night without being
relieved. It was a long, dreary night to
me. I had not a dry thread on me and
the night was cold and chilly, Next
morning the Rebels were gone and we
were at liberty to make fire and dry and
warm ourselves, after which we cooked
breakfast and then took a stroll over the
battle field. There was but one place
along the line where the dead layin
greater numbers than in our front. and
that was where Gen. Kearney’s division
was engaged. I saw a sight there that I
will not soon forget. Two soldiers,
transfixed by each others. bayonets, and
neither one of them had entirely fallen
to the ground, their guns being lock 8
leaving them in a half lying and half
kneeling position, with eyes open, star-
ing each other in the face, stiff and cold
in death. We remained there a few days,
after which we took up our line of march
es Cee
SA ae
for Richmond. B. F. Joxns,
A : Co. A., 49th Pa.
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ktimber, addoining the borough of Salis-
Having again embarked in the Grocery and
Confectionery business, I will be pleased to wait
upon all my old customers, and as many new
ones aa possible, and I invite the public generally
an
TRY MY WARES
1 shall keep nothing but first-class goods, and
my prices will be found aslow as’ the lowest.
No pains will be spared to please my customers
and give them honest value for their money.
Yours for bargains,
D. I. HAY, Hay’s Block,
Salisbury, Pa.
BILLMEYER & BALLIET,
ELK ILICHK, PENNA.
—Manufacturers Of—
Pine, Hemlock and Oak
Lumber.
Having purchased the Beachy tract of
bury. we are especially well prepared to
furnish first-class Chestnut Fencing Posts,
which we will sell at very reasonable] ¢
prices.
Bill Lumber a Specialty.
H. H. Reitz,
—Manufacturer and Dealer In—
Read, Ponder, Reflect and Act,
AND
Act Quickly. Come and
SEX
whether yow can’t buy goods cheaper here than
dlsewhere in the county.
BARGAINS
in every department. Do you need a pair of fine shoes
carry in stock the finest in town.
gans? |
wife need a fine dress? It can be bought here very low
Do you need a pair Bro
I have the best and cheapest in town. Does yor
You use Groceries, do you? Call; I will be pleased to sub
mit my prices. I keep a full line of such goods as belong to
a first-class general merchandise store.
Clothing, MEN'S CLO THIN
I desire to close out my stock of Men's clothing. Grea
bargains are offered in Suits, Overcoats and Pantaloo
‘The early bird catches the worm.” :
I would announce to my patrons and prospective pa
that I continually keep on hand a full line of the Celebra
Walker Boots and Shoes.
I also carry a lire of the Fa
ous Sweet, Orr & Co. Goods, Pants, Overalls, Blouses,
Shirts, etc. Thanking you for past favors, and solicitis
continuance of same, I remain very respectfully
J. L. BARCHUS, Salisbury,
SASH, DOORS, BRACKETS, BALUS-
TERS, MOULDINGS, DOOR FRAMES
WINDOW FRAMES, Eto. 7
North Carolina Kiln-dried Pine
Flooring and Hard Wood
Finish a Specialty.
Patronize home industries and save
time and money. You will find my pri-
ces reasonable on everything in my line,
and I will do my best to please my pat-
Tons.
Thanking the public for past patron:
age, and soliciting your future trade, I
am respectfully,
IL. I. Reitz, Salishary.
A. M. LICHTY,
Physician And Surgeon.
Office first door south of the M. Hay corner,
SALISBURY, PA. be
Notice to Wool Growers.
The agent of Wm. H. Clouse's lwool mill, will
visit you during the summer and fall, with a full
line of
WOOLEN COODS.
One of the specialties this year is BLANKETS
—we have eight varieties to select from. The
goods in general are first-class in every respect.
W. H. OLOUSE, Proprietor.
H. H. SMITH,
Agent for Somerset Co. 6-16
City Meat Market,
NN. Brandler, Proprietor.
=
A choice assortment of fresh
meat always on hand.
If you want good steak, go
to Brandler.
If you want a good roast, go
to Brandler.
Brandler guarantees to
please the most fastidious.
you for past
BUSINESS Established In 187
etons, Spring Wagons,
Seighs, Ete.
Any kind of a vehicle built to order, on short notice and at rock bottom pri
Repalring of all kinds neatly and promptly done. We also do ‘general blacksmithing. Bri
your old buggies, carriages, etc., and have them painted and made to look as well as n
drive your faded and weather-worn vehicles, when you can have them painted at a small cost.
Glve us your trade. We guarantee to please you in both workmanship and prices. Thau
t: and soliciting a conti of the same, we are very respectfully
5!
Jer. J. Livengood & Son, Salisbury, Elk Lick P. O., Pa.
A FREE PASS
To th W Id’s Fair!
The only consideration is that you buy your goods at L. Morrell's Mammoth Furniture room ys
where you will find a well selected stock of all kinds of Furniture, Carpet Sweepers, Window
Shades, Wall Paper and border of all descriptions, Queensware, Glassware and everything per-
taining to a first-class Furniture and House Furnishing store. All Furniture Home-made and
guarauteed No. 1. You will also find one of the grandest, best and most complete stock of
Organs, Pianos and Sewing Machines ©
to be found in the state. The Chicago Cottage Organ 1s FINE, taking the lead wherever known, =
Get no other. The Gabler and Schubert Pianos are Just erRAND~what everybody wants to make |
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Main Office, Meyersdale, Pa.
Large branch stores at 63 Balto. 8¢.,
“umberland, Md., and
Masonic Temple, Altoona, Pa,
Honest weight and lowest
living prices at Brandler's.
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Address ! !
DR. A. GC. OLIN CO., .
Box 242. Chicago, lil.
Css od i
including Maple Sugar, also handle Salt and Potatoes,
load lots, aud will be sold at lowest orices.
Mrs. S. A. Lichliter,
— Dealer In All Kinds Of—
GRAIN, FLO UR And FEED
CORN, OATS, MIDDLINGS, “RED DOG FLOUR,” FLAXSEED MEAL, in short all kinds of
ground feed for stock. “CLIMAX FOOD,” a good medicine for stock.
- All Grades of Flour,
among them “‘Pillsbury’s Best,” the best flour in the world, “Vienna,” “Irish Patent,” “Sea Foam”
and Royal. 2
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GRAYHAM and BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, Corn Meal, Oat Meal and Lima Beans. * I also handle
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All Grades of Sugar,
These goods are vrioeipally bought in car-
Goods delivered to my regular customers. Store in
STATLER BLOCK, SALISBURY, PA.
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It is.only necessary to send refs
erencesas to Our respol
[roman yi neibility
PIANOS, $185
and upwards.
Address: H. W. ALLECER,
WASHINGTON, N. J.