THE SOMERSET COUNTY STAR P. L. Livexcoon, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Postoflice at Elk Lick, Pa. as mail matter of the Second Class. Subscription Rates. THE STAR is published every Thursdav,at Elk Lick, Somerset County, Pa., at the fol- lowing rates: One year, if paid spot cash in advance.. $1.25 If not paid strictly in advance........ .. 50 8ix months, if paid spot cash in advance 65 If not paid strictly in advance............ 5 Three months, cash in advance.... yi Single copies... .......ouiiiiirii iii oanns 05 To avoid multiplicity of small accounts, all subscriptions for three months or less must be paid in advance. These rates and terms will be rigidly adhered to. Advertising Rates. Transient Reading Notices, 5 cents a line each insertion. To regular advertisers, 5 cents a line for first insertion and 3 cents a line for each succeeding insertion. No busi- ness lacals will be mixed with local news items or editorial matter for less than 10 cents a line for each insertion, except on yearly contracts. Rates for Display Advertisments will be made known on application. Paid Editorial Puffs, invariably 10 cents a ne. Legal Advertisements at legal rates. Marriage, Birth and Death Notices. not, exceeding tifteen lines, inserted free. All additional lines, 5 cents each. Cards of Thanks will be published free for prirons of the paper. Non-patrons will be charged 10 cents a line. Resolutions of Respect will be published for 3 cents a line. All advertisements will be run and charg- ed for until ordered discontinued. No advertisement will be taken for less than 25 cents. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. Elmer Fair, of Braddock, Pa., was here over Sundays, visiting his brothers and sisters. Willis Smith, of Pittshurg, spent sev- eral days among Salisbury friends dur- ing the past week. Sound kidneys are safeguards of life. Make the kidneys healthy with Foley's Kidney Cure. E. H. Miller. The Southern Coal Co., of Cassel- man, has let contracts for the erection of forty new houses. Casselman will become a seaport yet. Foley’s Kidney Cure purifies the blood by straining out impurities and tones up the whole system. Cures kid- ney and bladder troubles. E. H. Miller. Dr. G. C. Keller, of Grantsville, Md., was shaking hands with Salisbury friends on Monday. He was on his way home from Cumberland. A. R. Bass, of Morgantown, Ind., had to get up ten or twelve times in the night and had severe backache and Paine in the kidneys. Was cured by oley’s Kidney Cure. E. H. Miller. We are informed that Emery Flesh- er and Joseph Patterson have or are about to organize a drum corps at Coal Run. That’s right, boys, marshal musie is the music yet, all of which we can prove by Major Samuel H. Smith. While out for a pleasure drive, Tues- day of last week, Edgar E. Grove, pro- prietor of the Commercial Hotel. Som- erset, Pa., suddenly dropped out of his buggy, dead. He was accompanied at the time by Geo. M. Holderbaum. Heart disease was the cause of Mr. Grove’s death. Charles Boucher and family, of Du- quesne, Pa., are here visiting at Mr. Boucher’s old home. Charles is still - holding down a good job with the Penn- sylvania railroad company, and, judg- ing from his appearance, the occupa- tion seems to agree with him. He weighs about a ton. While out on Negro Mountain pick- ing huckleberries, last Friday, Mrs. Ira Flesher, of Coal Run, saw a monster rattlesnake quite near her; but she did not run and scream, as most women would have done. The plucky woman killed the snake, which measured 3s feet in length and had twelve rattles and a button. Frank Petry, Sr., who has ever be- lieved in encouraging home industries, has our thanks for adding one more name to our growing list of subscribers in West Virginia. He has ordered the paper sent to his son Otto, planking down the cash therefor. Otto is at Morgantown working at his trude— carpentering. Slight injuries often disable a man and cause several days’ loss of time,and when blood poison develops, sometimes | result in the loss of a hand or limb. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is an anti- septic liniment. When applied to cuts, bruises and burns it causes them to heal quickly and without maturation, | and prevents any danger of blood pois- on. For sale by E. H. Miller. Mr. “Al” Bowlin and wife, of Gales- burg, Ill, have been visiting friends here for several weeks. Mr. Bowlin’s parents used to reside here years ago, but went to Illinois about the year 1884. | They are all doing well out there, a fact we are glad to note. to be quite a large, fine-looking fellow, and his occupation is that of traveling salesman for a wholesale grocery firm. The editor’s wife, who was confined to her bed for more than a month, and | for whose recovery there was little hope at one stage of her illness, is again able to be about. It will likely be a long time before she will have fully re- covered, but it seems much more like home since she can once more be seat- | ed at the family table. We feel very grateful for the many kindnesses and valuable assistance extended to her by the good ladies from all parts of the town during her long illness. “Al” has got | Servant (delivering message)—"Mr. sends his compliments to Mr. G., with the request that he shoot his dog, which is a nuisance in the neighbor- hood.” G.—“Give Mr. G.’s compliments to Mr. T., and ask him to kindly poison his daughter and burn up her piano.”— Texas Siftings. About eighteen months ago Mr. W. S. Manning, of Albany, N. Y., widely known in trade circles as the repre- sentative of the Albany Chemical Co., was suffering from a protracted attack of diarrhoea. “I tried Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,” he says, “and obtained immediate re- lief. I cheerfully recommend this medicine to those similarly afflicted.” Sold by E. H. Miller. The hidden resources of the Cassel- man Valley, down in District No. 3, will soon be developed, as agents are now taking options upon the coal and other minerals in that section. The whole country bordering the Cassel- man River is rich in coal of good qual- ity, and to develop it and get it on the market, since a railroad has been built through it, will be a comparatively small undertaking.—Oakland Republi- can. - Business is done largely on faith. The man who establishes a reputation for not being worthy of trust and con- fidence will find many obstacles in bis way. Op the other hand, the one who is known to be honest, industrious and true will find all ready to give him a helping hand. The man who is known to be dishonest, although wealthy, is shunned by good business men. They want cash from him. They do not want him on their books, says an ex- change. The Berlin Record was recently en- larged from a H5-column quarto to a 6- column quarto, The change is quite | an improvement, and Brother Marshall Las made the change on sccount of the paper’s increased patronage. Berlin is on the boom. and we note that the town’s newsy newspaper is keeping right up with the procession. The Record has had much to do with the advance- ment, and the peeple of that commun- ity have much reason to be proud of | their local paper. somewhat glad to are town’s Rev. John A. Miller, of Summit Mills, recently gave his personal check for $2,000 to the Foreign mission cause of the Brethren church. This is said to be the largest individual gift for For- eign missions ever given in Somerset county. In giving this gift, Mr. Miller has shown zeal worthy of a better cause. Let us hope that much good will be accomplished with the money, but we believe, nevertheless, that Rev. Miller could have spent that amount to much greater advantage for good right in his own community. There are humorous episodes even in the lives of undertakers. Read this: An undertaker in a neighboring county was conducting a funeral at the home of a citizen. In arranging the seats for the pall-bearers he moved a music-box from one side of the room to the other. In carrying the instrument he acci- dentally touched the lever, which put the affair in motion, and the large as- semblage in attendance at the last sad rites were startled and horrified to hear that ragtime strain, “I don’t care if you never come back again.”—Ex. Last Saturday afternoon our esteem- ed and kind-hearted friend, Mr. F. O. Livengood, of Somerset, was a welcome caller at Tue Star office. While here Le informed us that he is ahout to have the buildings on his fine farm near Boynton, thorougly overhauled and re- paired. He departed after leaving his best wishes with Tae Star and its management, and he said the pa- per has many warm friends in Somer- set, where it is frequently spoken of as the best newspaper in the county. We can truthfully add that our paper hasa very large list ot subscribers at Somer- set, which seems to be proof that it has many friends there. Exaggerated reports of smallpox at Shamrock have somewhat alarmed some persons in this vicinity, but there seems to be no grounds for fear. Upon careful inquiry we have learned these facts: A man named Blair came from Johnstown to Shamrock with the dis- ease. Irom him a man named Henry Preston caught it, and the next devel- | opment was in a young child of Pres- ton. Blair and Preston have fully re- | covered from the disease and the child lis almost well. The house has been quaratined, and there is no indication of spread of the disease. The cases were in charge of Dr. Hemminger, of | Rockwood.—Somerset Standard. In remitting for Tue Star for the | current year, Miss Marion D. Buchan- an, formerly of Salisbury, but now of | Philadelphia, takes occasion to express | the following kind words, which we | duly appreciate: “THE Star always ! recveies a hearty welcome when it ar- rives, for each member of the family is | anxious to know of our friends in Salis- bury. Some time ago I read in the | paper of the illness of Mrs. Livengood. I can assure you we were very sorry to hear of this,and we send our sympathy, hoping she may have a very speedy re- | covery. Best wishes for the future | success of Tne Star and kindest re- gards to yourself and family.” Once, says a writer, I suddenly open- ; ed the door of my mother’s room and saw her cn her knees besides her chair, and heard her speak my name in pray- er. 1 quickly and quietly withdrew with a feeling of awe and reverence in my heart. Soon I went away from home to school, then to college, then into life’s sterner duties. But I never forgot that one glimpse of my mother at prayer—my own name—which | heard her utter. Well did I know that what I had seen that day was but a glimpse of what was going on every day in that sacred closet of prayer, and the consciousness strengthened me a thousand times in duty, in danger, and in struggle. When death came at last and sealed those lips. the sorest sense of loss I felt was the knowledge that no more would my mother be praying for me. Judging from the inquiries that are coming in daily from all parts of the county concerning the excursion from Somerset to Niagara Falls on the 26th instant, with a five-days’ limit, it prom- ises to be the most popular outing ever started from this place. The very low rate of $9.00 for the round trip has proved to be a great attraction, and many people are saying to themselves that they cannot afford to miss it. One pleasing feature of the excursion is the large number of ladies who have ex- pressed their determination:to be in the party. This opportunity for the people of this county to visit the great- est natural wonder of this continent has never been equaled, and it may be a long time before such an opportunity will again be presented.—Souerset Standard. Borough School Teachers. Last Friday evening our school board met and hired the following named teachers: Principal, Prof. I. B. Shaffer; Gram- mar, Jenet McKinley; Second Inter- mediate. Carrie Johnston; First Inter- mediate, Alberta Baumgardner ; Second Primary, Florence Speicher; First Pri- mary, Annie Smith. We believe we have a good corps of teachers, and we are informed that higher wages are to be paid than were first decided upon But the need of a new school house has not yet been sup- plied. That is the next important step our school board should act upon. No teacher can do thorough work with from 60 to 80 pupils huddled together in a small room. How long, oh Lord, how long is mossbackism going to con- trol the school boards of this town? How long are they going to sin against the rising generation by denying to them the school facilities we so badly need? Mother Always Keeps It Handy. “My mother suffered a long time from distressing pains and general ill health due primarily to indigestion,” says L. W. Spalding, Verona, Mo., “Two years ago I got her to try Kodol. She grew better at once and now, at the age of seventy-six, eats anything she wants, remarking that she fears no bad effects as she has her bottle of Kodol handy.” Don’t waste time doctoring symptoms. Go after tke cause. If your stomach is sound your health will be good. Kodol rests the stomach and strengthens the body by digesting your food. It is nature’s owr tonic. KE. H. Miller. Ll ie Widow Sues for $10,000 and Ought to Have It. Last week the wife of the late Henry Brandler, a resident of West Salisbury, brought suit against Summit township, in which she claims damages to the amount of $10,000. It sets forth in the plaintiff ’s state- ment filed that on the 16th day of April, 1902, Henry Brandler was riding horse- back from Meyersdale to Salisbury, and that when he was at a point on the road about 80 rods southwest of the residence of 8. R. Fike, his horse took fright and backed down over a steep embankment at that place. The horse and rider were both injured. Brandler received internal injuries which caused his death the following day. The occurrence is still fresh in the minds of the people of this vicinity,and much sympathy is felt for the widow. The accident happened on what is known as the “Huntsrick” road, and our people all know of the dangerous condition this road has been in ever since it was constructed, until a short time ago, when the supervisors erected a railing all along the precipice. But this railing was not erected until after Mr. Brandler lost his life, although many other people went over the high pank prior to Mr. Brandler’s accident. No others were killed, but many vehi- cles were smashed and considerable in- jury done to persons and horses. All this could have been avoided, bad it not been*or the criminal negligence of the township supervisors. We hope to see Mrs. Brandler win. She deserves every cent she has brought suit for. It is time that penny-wise and pound- foolish saphead supervisors are taught some sense. Treat Your Kidneys for Rheuma- tism. When you are suffering from rheu- matism, the kidneys must be attended to at once so that they will eliminate the uric acid from the blood. Foley’s Kidney Cure is the most effective rem- edy for this purpose. R.T. Hopkins, of Polar, Wis., says: “After unsuccess- | fully doctoring three years for rheu- | matism with the best doctors, I tried Foley’s Kidney Cure and it cured me. | I cannot speak too highly of this great DON'T GET LEFT. Niagara Excursion Tickets Now on Sale at The Star Office—Get Them at Once, or You May Get Left. Our readers are nearly all aware that the Somerset Orchestra has arranged to run a magnificent excursion from Somerset to Niagara Falls on Satur- day, July 26th, leaving Somerset at 4 p. m., and arriving at Niagara Falls the following morning. The excursion train will not leave Niagara until in the evening, thus giving the excursion- ists a full day to behold the grandeur of the falls, the whirlpool, the lower rapids and the many other world-fam- ed wonders to be seen there on both the American and the Canadian side of the picturesque and historic stream. Furthermore, those who do not wish to return on the excursion train, have the privilege to remain five days. Or in other words, their tickets will be good to return at any time within five days on any regular train over the route tickets are sold for. . The route will be via B. & O., P. & L. E., and the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, through Pittsburg, Pa, Youngstown and Ashtabula, Ohio, and Buffalo, N. Y. It will be a delightful trip, worth at least $500 to any person who has never seen the great Niagara Falls, and only $9.00 is required for a round trip ticket—less than half fare. it is the chance of a lifetime tosee one of the world’s greatest wonders. At Niagara Falls good hotel accom- modations can be had at prices rang- ing from $1.00 to $2.00 per day. A sleeping car will be attached to the ex- cursion train for the benefit of those who desire additional comfort, and a pleasant feature will be an abundance of good music enroute. Ixcursionists from the south of the county can get aboard the excursion train at Rock- wood. 3 Be sure to take advantage of this great trip, while you have the chance to do so at so trifling a cost. For tick- ets and full information, call on or ad- dress P. L. Livengood, Star office, Elk Lick, Pa. “If a Man Lie to You, and say some other salve, ointment, lotion, oil or alleged healer is as good as Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, tell him thirty years of marvelous cures of Piles, Burns, Boils, Corns, Felons, Ulcers,Cuts, Scalds, Bruises and Skin Eruptions, prove it’s the best and cheapest. 25c. at E. H. Miller’s drug store. our Hat is Off to This Subscriber. Mr. J. N. Wagner, of Billings, Mon- tana, in remitting $3.00 for Tur STAR, says: “I guess you are beginning to think I am like some of the fellows who like to read the home paper until they are asked to pay for it, then don’t want it any longer. But I won’t be that mean. I will pay you and con- tiue taking the paper, for which I will always pay some time. I am a little short of funds just at present, as I am sending my oldest son to the Universi- ty of Nebraska, at Lincoln, and the rest of my children are going to school here. I don’t begrudge the money I spend for THE STAR, for you have well earned it, and if I was able I would send you twice the amount you ask for it. This leaves us all well but my wife. She has a very lame arm and can’t use it at all, owing to something like rheu- matism in her shoulder. I feel sorry for the sickness in your family, and hope your wife will be well or on a good way to recovery by the time this letter reaches you.” Don’t Fail to Try This. Whenever an honest trial is given to Electric Bitters for any trouble it is rec- ommended for, a permanent cure will surely be affected. It never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys and bowels, stimulate the liver, invig- orate the nerves and purify the blood. It’s a wonderful tonic for run-down systems. Electric Bitters positively cures Kidney and Liver Troubles, Stomach Dirorders, Nervousness, Neu- ralgia, Sleeplessness, Rheumatism, and expels Malaria. Satisfaction guaran- teed by E. H. Miller. Only 50 cents. Money’s worth is understood Best when we have it not, Itis an agency of good, Yet evil doth it plot. It rules the king upon his throne, The judge who ermine wears, And makes the statesman often own He pays no railroad fares. It shuts the mouth of preacher, meek, Against the reign of sin, And polishes the lawyer’s cheek To show the brass within. It helps the doctor saw the bone Of patient bruised and sore, And makes his spirit sadly moan Because there are not more. It drives the agent all about The country, high and low, To pound the doors and loudly shout His shop worn. wares to show. It parts the husband and the wife For little petty things; It whets assassin’s bloody knife And gives black lies white wings. Indeed, count up the horrid list Of ills that most appall Youwll find no sorrow that is missed, And money makes them all. —Falls Creek Herald. a a Drugygists Say, And it is True. The Speer’s wine is pronounced by our costomers and our doctors the best they ever used. All our principal medicine.” E. H. Miller. physicians prescribe it. First National Bank OF FROSTBURG, MD. —=et® =e. DEPOSITORY! Si STATES Capital Stock and Surplus Fund............ Sai $ 95,000.00 Deposits (Over) ............ iiesavananbsise eridiiiea heey Sven 608,000.00 United States Deposits......ocoeieiiiins coriiiniiiiiienen. 78,000.00 Assets (OVer).....coeeeueeiinniunnnnens reir aves iran rh ei 847,000.00 SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Three Per Cent. Interest Paid on Deposits. Drafts on all parts of the world. Accounts of individuals and firms invited. Deposits sent by mail and all correspondence given prompt and careful at- tention. This bank is the only United States depository in the George’s Creek Valley. Bank open Saturday nights from 7 to 10 o’clock. ! MARK WINELAND, PRESIDENT. ROBERDEAU ANNAN, CASHIER. =(Cool= Summer .". Clothes! Men's two-piece Flannel Suits with turn- up trousers and belt straps are the correct thing for hot weather. We have a com- plete line of these goods in dark and light stripes. Negligee Shirts and Neckwear in new de- signs are here. See Our Large Stock of cool Summer Underwear, Belts, Fancy Hose, Low Shoes and other summer attire. Barchus & Livengood. The Best In The World! ma That’s what is claimed for Washburn & Crosby’s Gold Medal Flour. It is made of choice Minnesota and Dakota Hard Spring Wheat, by the latest and most improved machinery. All the ile Sustaining And Desirable Qualities of the wheat are retained. No expense is spared to make this the most desirable family flour now sack of it. For sale by W. DD. Thompson & Co. Lichliter's. Lichliter’s. We have the largest and best assortment of Groceries, Grain, Flour and Feed that we have ever had. ~a—1 WILL BE 10 YOUR INTEREST. ~~ to call, examine our stock and get prices be- fore making your purchases. r@= SPOT CASH PAID for Country Produce. Put your produce in nice, clean, neat shape and get the highest price. SA. Lichlitey, : : + Salisbury, Pa. Foley’s Honey and Tar BANNER SALVE — {or childgen,safe,sure. No opigtes. the most healing salve in the worlds in use. There is no excuse for inferior bread when this flour is used. * Daily capacity of mills, 25,000 barrels. Try a < 2 ty Greer it at. isn’t ¢ Bake: addit daily to de patro lo 2 i Office ¢ ERNE Coffro R. E.] Office Nd Office
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