3: = | THE SOMERSET CAUNTY STAR! «as mail hatter of the Second Class. P. L. Livexcoop, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Postoffice at Elk Lick, Pa. Subscription Rates. THE STAR is published every Thursday,at Salisbury, (£lk Lick, P. 0.) Somerset Coun- wy, Pa.,at the following rates: One year, if paid spot cash in advance.. $1.25 :4f not paid strictly in advance........... 1.50 8ix months. ............ccoveeee . oD :Three months.... er A ~8ingle copies... .. Pisa Se wn. 00 To avoid multiplicity of small accounts’ «all subscriptions for three months or less must be paid in advance. These rates and germs will be rigidly adhered to. Advertising Rates. Two hundred th tor. ransient Reading Notices,5 cents a line wack insertion. To regular advertisers, 5 sents a line for first insertion and 3 cents a ‘line fer each sutceeding insertion. No busi- ness lacals will be mixed with local news items or vditorial matter for less than 10 sents a line for each insertion,except on yearly contracts. Rates for Display Advertisments will be © known on application. Editorial advertising, invariably 10 cents a line. sLegal Advertisements at legal rates. Marriage, Birth and Death Notices not ~sxceeding fifteen lines, inserted free. All ~additional lines, 5 cents each. Cards of Thanks will be published free for wrtrons of the paper. Non-patrons will be aharged 10 cents a line. Resolutions of Respect will be published or 5 cents a line. All advertisements will be run and charg- «ad for until ordered discontinued. No advertisement will be taken for less “than 25 cents. 10CAL IND GENERAL NEWS ——e NEWSY [TENS GATHERED HERE AND THERE, BITH AN OCCASIONAL JOKE ADDED FOR SPICE. We are glad to note that Levi Lich- ‘Hiter, who had been very sick, is again -able to be out. : A pill in time that will save nine is -Rings Little Liver Pill. For bilicus- ness, sick headache, constipation. They do not gripe. Price 25c. Sold by Elk Lick Pharmacy. 3-1 Samuel Paschke, of Westmoreland «county, Pa., recently purchased the "West Salisbury Hotel, at public sale, oor $8,500. The purchaser is the father «of the late proprietor, Charlés Paschke, who died last February, The sale was «consummated by John R. Scott, of Somerset. Nearly everybody knows DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are the best pills made. They are small, pleasant, sure Little Liver pills. Sold by E. H. Miller, 1-1 In his campaign expense account filed, the Hon. A. F. Cooper’s state- “ment showed that it cost him $3,710.29 ato Le re-elected to Congress. Of this ssam, $1,750 went to- the county-com- emittees of Somerset, Fayette, and «Greene, and $1,086.55 was expended for zmevertising. Personal experience with a tube of “ManZan Pile Remedy will convince _you it is immediate relief for all forms “of Piles. Guaranteed. 50c. Sold by _Elk Lick Pharmacy. 3-1 A man in a neighboring town, who #hook a city paper in preference to a eaountry paper because he got more speper for the money, was attracted by the advertisement of a fire escape whieh would be forwarded on receipt «of $2. He sent the cash, and in a few «days received a copy of the New Test- -ament. Colds contracted at this season of the year are quickly relieved with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Its laxative -quality rids the system of the cold. Pleasant to take. Best for children for coughs, colds, croup _ and whooping cough. Sold by Elk “Lick Pharmacy. 3-1 W. C. Morgan, a well-known and effi- _.cient trained nurse, has been appoint- ~ed by the State Board of Health as the _official nurse in Somerset county to look after the welfare of the tuberculosis zoatients in the county. The State au- ethorities have made a wise selection, zand his many friends will learn with sreal pleasure of his good fortune.— Adeyersdale Republican. Pineules for the Kidneys are little zgolden globules which act directly on the kidneys. A trial will convince you -of quick results for Backache, Rheu- amatism, Lumbago and tired wornout feeling. 30 days’. trial $1.00. Tley purify the blood. Sold by Elk Lick “Pharmacy. 3-1 Archibald, Charles F. and Wm. P, «Cochrane, John B. Schardt and.John «Quinn, have made application to the _eGovernor of Pennsylvania for a char- ster for an intended corporation to be sknown as the Cochrane Coal Company, the character and object "of which is ~the purchase of coal land, the sale of same, and the mining and marketing «af coal and its by-products. sMr. Benton Pullin, of Semerset, is ~convdlescing at the Johnstown City “Hospital from an operation performed last week by Dr. Russell, of Cincinnati. for a trouble of long standing. Post- _master T. K. Pullin accompanied his Ebrother to the hospital and saw him safely through, returning home on No, 40, Saturday night, and reports that ~«Bent” will be on his feet again ina few days.—Turkeyfoot News. Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form regulates the liver, relieves sick head- ache, constipation, stomach, kidney disorders, and acts as a gentle laxative. For chills, fever and malaria. Its tonic effects on the system felt with the first dose. The $1.00 bottle contains Honey and Tar, as Lick Pharmaey, E. tor. bor. Courier. and Bladder Pills. DeWitt’s Kidney Miller. on board a school ney Remedy eve medical science stores lost vitalit feel well Pharmacy, E. H. 1-1 sue of THE STAR. friends and us of his adventu from thence to the bowels. a cold until [you 214 times as much as the 50c. size. Sol by Elk Lick Pharmacy. 3-1 those In the Postoffice of our town government advertisement for young men to go aboard a government school ship and be educated in navigation. Some of our young men should avail themselves of the opportunity to thus easily prepare themselves for lucrative and pleasant positions as officers of vessels, and at the same time see the world without expense to ihemselves. To be educated in navigation must not be confounded with joining the navy and subjecting oneself to the rigid dis- cipline and dridgery thereof. To be a desirable place for any young man who has suf- ficient energy and ambition to become the captain or other prominent officer of an ocean vessel. and loek well. ousand voters in Pennsylvania marked their ballots in- corectly at the recent election, thereby voting only for the presidential elec- tors. instead of for all the candidates on the respective party tickets, as in- tended. There is ment in the ballot law, says the Somer- set Standard. And there is also much room for improvement intelligence of know enough to enable them to prop- erly mark their ballots. Foley’s Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation and stimulates the liver. Orino regulates the bowels so they will aet naturally and you do not have to take purgatives continuously. Lick Pharmacy, E. H. Miller, proprie- room for improve- in the stock of who do not Elk i-1 A legalrepresentative. of the Penwood Coal Company, with Rockwood, was in Somerset recently to pay in full all the claims entered against the company for labor, taxes, ete., and the Sheriff’s sale which had been advertised to called off. operations at take place was It is stated that the mines will resume operations in a few weeks, and the work on the large tipple which will be erected for the purpose of coal- ing engines on the Connellsville di- vision and the 8. & C. branch of the B. & 0, will begin at once. Horse coughs and stuffy colds that may develop into pneumonia night are quickly cured by Foley’s over it soothes inflamed membranes, heals the lungs, and ex- pelsthe cold from the system. Elk H. Miller, proprie- 1-1 More men are being employed on the Connellsville division of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, and for the first time in many months applicants for work are not being turned down. a large number of men have been turned off during the past few days, it has been more because they could not pass a satisfactory examination, rather than on account of no demand for la- It was stated this morning that men who can pass a satisfactory exam- ination are having little trouble secur- ing employment, and the extra men ‘are beginning to make good time for the first time since the depression in trafic began, says the Connellsville Every case of backache, weak back, bladder inflammation and rheumatic pains is dangerous if neglected, for such troubles are nearly always due to weak kidneys. Take DeWitt’s Kidney They are antiseptic and soothe pain quickly. Insist upon and Bladder Pills. For weak kidneys and inflammation of the bladder they are unequaled. Reg- ular size, 50c. Sold "here by E. H. 1-1 ship is More people are taking Foley’s Kid- is con- sidered to be the most effective remedy for kidney and bladder troubles that Foley’s Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities, builds up worn out tissues and re- y. It will make you Elk Lick ry year. It can devise. Miller, proprietor. Ralph Smith, a former Salisbury boy, has a very interesting letter in this is- It will be read with much interest by his many old-time acquaintances. seems to be making his mark, and we predict that be will ina few years be the Captain of a large ocean steam- ship. He was educated some years ago in navigation, on board the school ship Saratogas-aad he has seen a great many of the foreign countries and sailed in nearly all the waters of the world. He has had some thrilling experience for one of his years, and we hope to some day see him land in Salisbury and tell Ralph is a son of Evora Carr Smith, who grew to womanhood in this town and resided here until eleven or twelve years ago, when she moved to Johnstown, and Mrs. Smith is the only daughter of the late Dr. Carr, of Cumberland, Md., and her husband was Charles. H. 8. Smith, who died about 18 years ago from an injury received in a railroad wreck. res. Philadelphia. You should always remember that most cough and cold cures are consti- pating. Yet the most important thing to do when you have a cold is to move You cannot promptly cure Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup stops the cough by allaying inflammation of the throat and lungs, and it'drives the cold from | | the system by gently moving the bow- | cents buys a large roll of them. tf do this. ly as good as maple sugar. Sold by E. H. Miller. : Oldest Practicing Lawyer in Penn- John O. Kimmel, of Somerset, who was the oldest practicing lawyer in Pennsylvania, and probably the oldest practicing attorney in the world, died at his evening in the 95th year of his age. Mr. cold on Friday. His condition was not deemed serious until pneumonia ensued. Last week-he his avoeations_as . usual. considerable time in .the court room. Mr. Kimmell was widely known. was hale and-hearty, walked with an elastic step and displayed an activity which put men of hall his years to shame. Mr. Pa., April 20, 1814. He engaged in the mercantile bussiness “in ‘his town, but removed to Somerset about 1857, where he read law brother-in law, the late General A. H. Coffroth, and was admitted to the bar of Somerset county. -about 1880, since which time he has been engaged in the | active practice of his profession. His attentions were devoted chiefly to the Orphans’ Court and Common Pleas. After his admission to the bar, Mr. Kimmell established a bank. Later he served as Prothonotary and as Register and Recorder. adminisiration he served. as deputy collector of Internal was a lifelong Democrat. George F. Baer, President of the Reading Railroad, is: Mr. Kimmell’s gon-in- law. Each year Mr. Baer and his family attented a dinner given by by Mr. Kimmell on his birthday. Mr. Kimmell is survived by the fol- lowing children, Mrs. George F. Baer, of Philadelphia; Miss Margaret Kim- mell, of Somerset; William 8. Kim- mall, of Pittsburg, and -Mrs. Jacob P.|. Kimmell, of Pittsburg. Several of Mr. Kimmell’s children are deceased. Mr. Kimmell’s wife, whose maiden name was Miss Mary Parker, has been dead for 26 years. Although “I have suffered a good deal with malaria and stomach complaints, but I have now found a remedy that keeps me well, and that remedy is Electric Bitters ; a medicine that is medicine for stomach and liver troubles, and for run Kiestler, of Halliday, Ark. Bitters purify and enrich the blood tone up the nerves, and impart vigor and energy tothe weak.= Your money will be refunded if it fails to help you. is a |50c. at E. H. Miller's drug store. Alice Strickland, both of Ashtola. and Carrie E. Deitz, of Somerset town- ship. Minerva Shaffer, of Paint borough. and Eva May Daley, of Reitz, Shade township. and Jennie F. Auman, of Somerset township. and Isabell Wyland, of Meyesdale. and Sadie May Miller, af Lincoln. Ralph cartridge paper for the miners. Children like it. for it tastes near- 1-1 —_————-————— JOHN 0. KIMMELL. sylvania Passes Away. home in Somerset, Monday Kimmell contracted a slight went about He spent He Kimmell was born in Berlin, native US DEPOSITORY. === 22 SAVINGS DEPARTHENT: ™“* "* S335 ox peeosrrs. Drafts on all parts of the world. Accounts of individuals and fifms invited. : Deposits sent by mail and all correspondence given prompt and careful at- tention. - Bank open Saturday nights from 7 to 10' o’clock. Roberdeau Annan, President. Robert R. Henderson. or ETOH +n If You Don't Ro ANK | X Know This, -- | come and be convinced that I have a large stock of CHOICE FRESH GROCERIES, this season’s goods, that I am offering right. To give you FULL VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, as well as prompt and courteous ser- vice, is my aim, ET LCR Capital stock. .$ 50,000.00 Surplus fund.. 70,000.00 In thi article them. The fact that my trade is increasing right along is the best evidence I can - produce that 1 am succeeding. - Goods Delivered Pree, Anywhere in Town. Give me a call. Very respectfully, Se OF FICERS : ea. Olin Beall. Cashier. DIRECTORS: mnt. Duncan Sinclair, Timothy Griffith, Roberdeau Annan. « Daniel Annan. with his During Cleveland’s revenue. He MEDICINE THAT IS MEDICINE. down conditions,” says W. C. Electric 1-1 — E. J. EGAN. Practical Gifts | have the call this year, and they're always acceptable. g Large Holiday Assortments 8 ~<a are ready, and you'll like our prices. —s>- : Rain Coats, Men’s Suits, Boys’ Overcoats, Sweater Coats, Mufflers, Overcoats, Boys’ Suits, Shirts, Jewel Cases, Bracelets, Scarf Pins, Umbrellas, = °@ Gloves, Hose, Neckwear, 3. Handkerchiefs, Toques, Suspenders, Hand Bags, Suit Cases, Cuff Links, £ : 5 Fur Caps. Marriage Licenses. Since our last report: Lorenzo Dowell /Kinzey and Mary Edward L. Duppstad, of Athens., Ohio, James I. Livingstone, of Windber, and I. C. Behy, of Lily, Cambria county, Wm. G. Critehfield, of Centerville, Robert Show, Moscow Mills, Ind. Harry Wilson Ream, of Jefferson, Charles L. Sipe and Ida F. Custer, Five Two new branch lines have been opened for service along the main line of the Baltimore & Ohio east of Pitts- burg. One of the new lines extends from Niver Junction, Pa., to Macdon- aldton, and taps new coal fields in which Pittsburg capitalists are inter- ested. Construction of the Macdon- aldton branch was started last year, but little progress was made during the summer. The engineering department announces the completion of -the ex- tension of the Jenner branch from Jenner to Acosta, giving access to virgin coal and gingle-track lines have been laid, but additional tracks will be put down years of cures. H. Eiller, proprietor. New B. & 0. Branches. That’s what we claim for pure homne-ground Chop. It y does not pay to buy imported adulterated feed. The best is the cheapest in the end. We have the best of everything in the Flour, Feed and Groeery-line. & . Caml Me Sil Boxe Spoo: also timber lands. Only both of Quemahoning. when business warrants. The Balti- S . Frank Kreger and Mary S. May, | more & Ohio has built a number of | and deliver goods promptly oS - : both of Upper Turkeyfoot. small branch lines within the past few : ? George Homer Wisler and Gertrude | years, and as a result main line traffic ' 2 Engle, both of Elk Lick. hes increased to such an extent that i est da 1S ury Feed Co : Plate Waldo I. Holsopple, of Paint twp, additional tracks and cars and locomo- ’ > ¥ and Lillian M. Bellford, of Quemahon- | tives of greater capacity have become oY : EH RA i ~ . . Salt ing. necessary. The extension of branch " DEAS SRS SES AS IS IFAT GS 7% John H. Weimer, of Somerset, and | lines into new coal and coke fields will > € Ada E. Reain, of Berlin. be completed next year, says the Con- IPT IP IP AR SO SOP SOIAYY NTT eRIONY Hiram Lohr, of Garrett, and Lillie M. nellsville Courier. 0 - ’ Boden, of Btothersvalley. EE = ‘¥ ; ’ ® D John W. Schrock and Nellie C. Mil- MIDWINTER TERM BEGINS B ler, both of Middlecreek. January 4, 5and 6. Send for catalogue. = i smal Bertram P. Specht and Lottie B.| THR Tr1-StaTE Business COLLEGE, i . Ankeny, both of Quemahoning. Cumberland, Md. : * ne ssi ; ; £ Leroy G. Lambert, of Stonycreek, = =e : : and Grace C. Trostle, of Quemahoning. Chickens Gone, $800 Left. = 5 What makes a better or more useful present than a nice piece of s ; urniture? ‘'W = ay Ho love and Myrtle F. Stark, Alliance, O., Dec. 14—When Rollin & 3 ur e have added to our stock ’ = ’ Cn? ’ Huff, of Belott, disc d i A ne iy : ns a ie wt way Josiah D. Long, of Steyestown, and |... Wi ag # hii 0 x £ A Full Line of Dinner Sets and Queensware. 32 wo Florence Eva Stull, of Quemahoning. avs oqo, be found fhe thief had drop s Jlse a nice assasiment of China in Dinner Sets and odd pieces. 32.5 = ped a roll af checks and notes to the oucan’t fail to find comething hero to please you, for either Christ- == 2 > = MARKED $8 Dears. = luc of $500. & mas or Wedding Presents. : = “Three years ago 1 was mar for! +vwod lat k E 3 . : : omar eareats | woe ml | “pen dnt ts ssnsponnso tot BE WJ] QF FURNITURE DEALERS. 3 iy ange ae or foiled gell. Huff said he had sold his chick- = ) MEYERSDALE, PA n * ris 4 en | ans, receiving a big price paid in” notes ] 3 : my husband got Dr. King’s New Dis- and checks. The inquirer then con- BULA AOL LAVELLE AOD AAD AAD AOD ALA SULA AEA JAN IAV BAL BOD AMD ALA JEL AREAL covery.” says Mrs. A. C. Williams, of | go 00g to the theft, and a settlement Ts Bac, Ky. “The first dose helped me ah : di kot i I had was reached, with the understanding and improvement kept on ani} 8d | that the name of the offender should gained 58 pounds in weight and health | = yo Lovealed was fully restored.” This medicine k : The most popular ofthe age. Strictly high having holds the world’s healing record for t Hiousands 9} 2 istic endorsements ees having coughs and colds and lung and throat A PERSONAL APPEAL. * ONLY three hundred onrarorier of a ile Schevls and ews * L disesses. It prevents pneumonia. | If we could talk to you personally 5 7 ; To Sold under guarantee at E. H. Miller's about the great merit of Foley’s Honey S24 EXCLUSIVELY UNION LABEL PIANO MANUFACTURED | : i name ol TS— | . drag store. 50c. and $1.00. Trial bot. |and Tar, for coughs, colds and lung BUSH & GERTS, Chicago, cast in the plate. Buy no piano fla# = @ tle free. 1.1 | trouble, you never could be induced to that does not have the name of the real manufacturer cast in the i ——————— experiment with unknown prepara-| plate, 0 you will be getting nothing but a stencil. | =~ So . x | nd f fp $1.9 s OLD PAPERS for sale at THE Brau | tions that may contain some harmful receive a J make ahplisalion snd ol office. They are just the thing for drugs. Foley’s Honey and Tar costs i wo Mg LORE) shipped direct to customers, freight and expenses pantry shelves, wrapping paper and |you no more and has a record of forty Se — NIS: member ho name. Elk Lick Pharmacy, E. 1-1 JSH & GERTS PIANO CO. .. BUSH TEMPLE, CHICAGO,ILL. _
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