The Somerset VOL. XIII. SALISBURY. DS = @ 1 Always 4 In The Lead o——when it comes to——o0 fine Dry Goods, Shoes, Notions, Hats, Caps, Groceres, Fresh and Cured Meats. mx®=-Cash paid for Country Pro- duce. lk Lick Supply Co. ZESUIMLINZES TZN A SA A SS SOY SUMMING ZN UNGAR MIA SRA bb an BRBBBG % So HDBEBBLDBDBRLVBBRS B 5 OF SALISBURY. CY Capital paid in, $50,000. Surplus & undiyided profiits, $15,000. & Assets over $300,000. On Time d PER GENT. INTEREST ‘epee. J. L. BarcHuus, President. H. H. MausT, Vice President 9 PR ALBERT REITZ, Cashier. 8 DIRECTORS:—J. L. Barchus, H. H. Maust, Norman D. Hay, A. M. @ 4 Lichty, F. A. Maust, A. E. Livengood, L. L. Beachy. SORE OOD $x 2 OOO OAE oy EN NGG UN UN UN GEN 3 Ch KS! 2! AN) IN NY P Nh CC g Xe a \/) > SRY Recerve dm simi RTS STO 0 POIY EOD L's You Can Save Money by Buying in Quantity. | ICE 0, 1 &-_Salisbury, Pa—-§ Poreien and Domestic °C: I6 Goops, Finest of Groceries, Hardware, Miners’ ‘Supplies, Shoes, Clothing, Etc. The best Powder and Squibs a Specialty. ‘Don’t let beer get the BERKEY & SHAVER, Attorneys-at-I.aw, SOMERSET, PA, Coffroth & Ruppel Building. ERNEST O. KOOSER, Attorney-At-I.aw, SOMERSET, PA. R.E. MEYERS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY Attorney-at-I.aw, SOMERSET, PA. Office in Court House. W. H. KOONTZ. KOONTZ & OGLE Attorneys-At-Tuaw, SOMERSET, PENN’A Office opposite Court House. VIRGIL R. SAYLOR, Attorney-at-I.aw, SOMERSET, PA. Office in Mammoth Block. DR.PETER L. SWANK, Physician and Surgeon, ELK LICK, PA. Successor to Dr. E. H. Perry. E.C.SAYLOR, D.D. S,, SAL SBURY, PA. Office in Henry DeHaven Residence, Union Street. Special attention given to the preserva- tion of the natural teeth. Artificial sets in- serted in the best possible manner. WINDSOR HOTEL, 1217-1229 FILBERT ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Modern, up-to-date accommodations at moderate rates. A square each way from the two principal railroad stations and in the center of the shopping and theatre dis- trict. American Plan, $2.00 to $3.50 per day. European Plan, $1.00 to $2.50 per day. best of you. Get the best of it— Monastary, brewed at Latrobe, Pa., and recognized by chemists and judges of a good article asa pure, wholesome, beverage. Delicious! Refreshing! Sold at the West Salisbury Hotel, West Salisbury, Pa. CHAS. PASCHKE, Propr. New Firm! G. G. De Lozier, ROGER AND GONFEGTIONER. Having purchased the well known Jeffery grocery opposite the postoffice,I want the public to know that I will add greatly to the stock and improve the store in every way. Itis my aim to conduct a first class grocery and confectionery store,and to give Big Value For Cash. I solicit a fair share of your patronage, and I promise asquare deal and courteous treatment to all customers. My line will consist of Staple and Fancy Groceries Choice Confectionery, Country Produce, Cigars, Tobacco, etc. OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE, SALISBURY, PA. Wagner's RESTAURANT, Ellis Wagner, Prop., Salisbury. (Successor to F. A. Thompson.) OYTERS IN EVERY STYLE! Also headquarters for Ice Cream, Fresh Fish, Lunches, Confectionery, etc A share of your patronage solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed. And Beggs. | BS] Ni | Ie 0 I for Butter that all of “Uncle Sam Kodol Dyspepsi Gure Digests w as NEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE. | We are in receipt of an anonymous letter stating that Joel Miller is run- ning independent for Judge of Election, and Bill Kyle independent for Assess- or. We hardly think there is any truth in the report, bat. tather suspect that the whole thing-is one of the jokes (?) that one of the other candidates has been blamed for resorting to before. The letter states that if THE STAR man- doesn’t like to vote for Johns he can vote for Joel Miller. Y Well, we are glad for the privilege. Johns once kicked on Joel getting wa- ter at his well because Joel didn’t vote his way, and we guess we’ll have to vote for Joel now, out of sympathy. A wer. known periodical sagely re- marks that there are two kinds of So- cialists—those who desire to give, and those who desire to get, and adds that when 51 per cent. of all Socialists de- sire to give, Utopia will be here. Aye, but there’s the rub! Ninety-nine per out giving anything in return. They cent. of all Socialists desire to get, with- covet that which others possess, and their business is like that of the buz- zard, seeking that which is rotten, and studiously closing their eyes to all that which is good under our present social system. Humanity is not per- fect, and we will admit that our social system is not perfect, but both are im- proving as time rolls along. Not, how- ever, by the aid of Socialists, but in spite of them. Socialism, the brand of it that most Socialists advocate and believe in, is one of the putrid, festering sores on the body politic, a curse to society and a menace to civilization, and wise men do not countenance it. SL 2 Tue new pension law recently passed by Congress is one that should have been passed long ago. It provides ’s” soldiers who ! enlisted in the war with Mexico, or in | the War of the Rebellion, are eligible | to a pension after reaching the age of | 62 years, whether disabled or not. Fol- | lowing is the schedule of the new ser- vice pension bill: At 62 years of age, $12 per month ; at 70 years of age, $15 per month ; at 85 years of age or over, $20 per month. These pensions shall commence from the date of the filing of the application with the Pension Bu- reau, and applies toany person who has served 60 days or more in the Civil War or the War with Mexico. All that is necessary is to establish age and pro- duce an honorable discharge. This is indeed good news for the old soldiers, aud only twenty members of Congress voted against it. The twenty votes against it were all cast by Democrats, and it ought therefore to be plain to the old soldiers as to which of the great political parties is the soldiers’ friend. Most of the old veterans are Republi- cans, and those who are not, ought to be Republicans, out of pure gratitude, if for no other reason. SoME misguided, small-caliber preachers never lose an opportunity to denounce any and all theaters as works of the devil. It is true that there are some theaters which can be justly classed as immoral and harmful, but most theaters are highly beneficial and teach very wholesome lessons. One good theater does more good in the world than a thousand poor preach- ers of the “sissy” brand, of which there are altogether too many. We have reference to the kind that mistake narrowness, prejudice and bigotry for religion, and who ought to be serving as hostlers, and the like; instead of posing as sky pilots. Many of the small fry preachers could learn much good common sense by occasionally at- tending theaters, and they would all do well to follow the custom established by theaters and asking the ladies in the congregation to remove their hats. It is just as much of an annoyance tosit behind a woman with a stuffed menag- erie on her hat in church as it is to sit behind such an aggregation of barbarity in a theater. Women are no longer permitted to wear hats in well regu- lated theaters, and their vision-ob- structing head gear should also be taken off in church. To thoroughly ap- preciate a sermon, one must be able to see the preacher, and the vision should not be obstructed by dead birds, stuffed crocodiles, artificial lowers, gorgeous ribbons or anything else. Ne one can get the benefit of a sermon, good, fair’ or tolerable, when he has to inwardly “cuss” the woman who sits in front of him wearing a hat as big as a coal hod. And all this is true, all-fired true, even as it is recorded in the SOMERSET County STAR, by Peter, in the Thir- teenth volume and the Fifth number. IT IS BAD BUSINESS tofallow peo- ple to look in vain through the col- umns of Tee STAR for an [advertise- ment of your business. tf ELK LICK POSTOFFICE, PA.,, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1907. A REFORM FARCE. The Roberts Corrupt Practices Act certainly is not far from an exhibition of reform running amuck. A low esti- mate of the number of candidates for nomination in each of the fifty-one dis- tricts of this county at the recent Re- publican primary election, is ten, or more than five: hundred candidates in the county, and itis a fair assumption that each of these candidates contribut- ed a small amout toward the expenses for holding the primaries; and under the law referred to, which was passed at the last session of the Legislature, each of these candidates, whether nominated or not, is required to certify, under oath, to the Clerk of Court, the fact that his expenses did not exceed fifty dollars. The penalty for failure to file such certificate is a fine from fifty to one thousand dollars, or impris- onment from one month to two years, or both. These certificates must be filed before February 25. In the main the Corrupt Practices Act is worthy of approval, but it will never serve the purpose for which it was framed, because those who wish to avoid its requirements may easily do so, and its application to candidates for nomination for Borough and Township offices is a glaring absurdity. This new act ought to be given the prompt attention of the State’s legislators at present session, says the Somerset Standard, and we heartily agree with it. ES et eth GREATNESS. The roads to greatness are still open. The avenues to human preferment have never closed; no obstruction is there today that has not always existed. But no* all those who seem to reach the summit may be considered truly great. All greatness that lacks the element of greatness must be false. | The man who rides over the just rights of others in order to secure his own advancement, is lacking in all that con- stitutes true greatness. Wisdom, zeal, courage, perseverance, knowledge, are some of the traits of character that push one to the front. But above all things it takes industry to make advancement. We must begin young. Time must not be wasted; it is too precious to those who expect to succeed. Idleness must not be tolerated. The men who reach notoriety are busy men. There are idlers in school ; as a rule they are never heard of beyond the school room. There are street corner loafers who spend days in whittling boxes and tie posts ; but who ever heard of them as being noted for anything else? There are people who are fascinated by cards. or billiards, or baseball, or croquet; but there are few fascinated by their ‘life history. There will be great men yet, but they will be workers. God pity the men who have time to spare; on whose hands the days drag; who have to in- vent ways in which to amuse them- selves. While they are doing this they will find that somebody has gone ahead. While they are idling, some one has worked ; while they have been but drones in the hive, others have gone out and laboriously gathered the sweet stores. > > DAVID FULLER. Justice of the Peace 20 years, and Now a Candidate for Re-elec- tion at Age of 81. We are pleased to nate that our old friend “Spuire” David Fuller, of Elk Lick township, is again able to be out after a recent spell of sickness. Mr. Fuller walked to town on Tuesday afternoon, and the fact that the weath- er was cold and raw, and the snow knee-deep, mattered not to him, al- though he is 81 years old. The “squire” is indeed a remarkable man. He holds his age exceedingly well, and his mind is as clear and ac- tive as it was forty years ago. While conversing with him, he informed us that he served the people of his town- ship as justice of the peace for 20 years, and that he is an independent candi- date, this year, for re-clection. He had intended to drop out of politics, but many of his old friends will not have it so, and since he was not nominated at either of the party caucuses, he has been urged to run as an independent candidate, and has entered the race. An independent candidate is always at a big disadvantage, but “Squire” Fuller is a hard man to down, and it will not surprise us if he is elected. tise fli A VALUABLE LESSON. “Six years ago I learned a valuable lesson,” writes John Pleasant, of Mag- nolia, Ind. “I then began taking Dr. King’s New Life Pills,and the longer I take them the better IT find them.” They please everybody. Guaranteed at E. H, Miller’s, druggist, 26c. 3-1 NO. 5. GHARGED WITH MURDER. Two More Suspects Arrested,Charg- ed With Murder of Catherine Stauffer. A Johnstown dispatch dated Feb 11th sheds some new light on the mur- der of Mrs. Catherine Stauffer, which occurred near Lambértsville, this county, several months ago. Follow- ing is the substance of the dispatch: “Edward Putman, of Hooversville, and his brother, Harry Putman, of Bos- well, were arrested this evening, charg- ed with the murder of Mrs. Catherine Stauffer, of TLambertsville, severa months ago. The information was made by Henry Johnson, who is an uncle of the wife of Edward Putman. At the time of the murder, it. was be- lieved that Mrs. Stauffer was killed to prevent her from making a discrimina- tion in her will in favor of her grand- children, because none of the valuables about her were disturbed. Lately the attempted robbery theory was accepted as the plausible one. It said that Edward Putman’s wife made a confession implicating her hus- is band and his brother.” RISING FROM THE GRAVE. A prominent manufacturer, Wm. A. Fertwell, of Lucama, N. C., relates a most remarkable experience. Hesays: “After taking less than three bottles of Electric Bitters, I feel like one rising from the grave. My trouble is Bright’s disease, in the Diabetes stage. I fully believe Electric Bitters will cure me permanently, for it has already stopped the liver and bladder complications which have troubled me for years.” Guaranteed at E. H. Miller's, druggist Price only 50c. 3-1 A Chinaman’s View. As Europeans and Americans are in the habit of looking upon the Chinese as little better than barbarians, it is not out of place to note how they view us in return, says an exchange. Thus an intelligent Chinaman travel- ing extensively in Europe and this country, gives his views of the customs of those “outside” people. In writingto a paperin India about the things he saw and heard in the first circle of those lands, he says: “You cannot civilize these devils. They are beyond redemption. They will live for weeks and months without touching a mouthful of rice, but they eat flesh of bullocks and sheep in enormous quantities. That is why they smell so badly; they smell like sheep themselves. Every day they take a bath to rid themselves of their disagreeable odors, but they do not succeed. Nor do they eat their meat cooked in small pieces. It is carried into the room in chunks, often half raw, and they cut and slash and tear it apart. They eat with knives and prongs. It makes a civilized being perfectly nervous. One fancies himself in the presence of sword swallowers They even sit down at the same table with women, and the latter are served first, reversing the order of nature. Yet the women are to be pitied, too. On festive occasions they are dragged around the room to accompaniments of the most hellish music.” James Easton Holding Down Good Job at Annville, Pa. Our genial friend James Easton is holding down a good job at Annville, Lebanon county, Pa. In ordering THE STAR sent to his new address, James writes as follows: ; “This is a most industrious part of the state. I am surprised at she stren- uous life of the generally considered sluggish Dutch. ~ I'm employed by the Portland Ce- ment §Company. Salary, $185.00 per ° month. I am under direction of gen- tlemanly, courteous and considerate employers. The machine I run is entirely new te me. However, I broke the record on fourth day. I shall impatiently await first issue of Star. Best wishes always.” J. F. Easrox. NEIGHBORS GOT FOOLED. “I was literally coughing myself to death, and had become too weak to leave my bed ; and neighbors predicted that I would never leave it alive; but they got fooled, for thanks be to God, I was induced to try Dr. King’s New Dis- covery. It took just four one dollar bottles to completely cure the cough and restore me to good sound health.” writes Mrs. Eva Uncaphe, of Grover- town, Stark Co., Ind. This King of cough and cold cures, and healer of throat and lungs, is guaranteed by E- H. Miller, druggist. 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottle free. 3-1 All kinds of Legal and Commercial Blanks, Judgment Notes, ete., for sale at THE STAR office. tf
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