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abundance of water; and though the ex-
pense was heavy, all have approved the
action taken in that behalf. And now,
what kind of extinguisher shall be pur-
chased, and what sum of money can be
advantageously expended for this pur-
pose, without embarrassing our tax pay
ers?
Some of our citizens expressed a de-
sire to purchase the "Sibley Steamer" "
the price of which is $500, to be divi-
ded into seven payments, taking our
corporation Bonds, with interest, for the
back payments.
This would be very suitable for cities
of the first and second classes, where
buildings are generally three and four
stories high, more compactly built, and
not accessible in the rear, as all our
buildings are, and where an immense
amount of power is required to force
the water to the fire.
We have propositions from parties
who have purchased steamers, owing to
their towns having grown into cities,
who offer us their hand engines, on rea-
sonable terms, and with warrant of no
sale, if not satisfactory on trial by our
own citizens. This engine can be pur-
chased and made complete fire Depart
ment, for $4,000, certainly not more, and
perhaps less, in the opinion of your cor
respondent.
1t would be well for our citizens to
consider the kind of buildings that pre-
vail in our town; the condition Of our
streets at certain seasons, and the utility
of an engine weighing 1900 to 1000
pounds, and last, but not of least impor-
tance; we would have in the purchase of
a steamer, at Sc, 500, a debt, with inter
est, preventing equally important i'm
provements, in the way of McAdamiz-
ing streets, building School House, &c,
for want of means.
The meeting adjourned to assemble
again, at an early day, for the purpose
of obtaining a more conclusive express
sion, or a popular decision, to enable
our worthy council to make such selec-
tion and purchase as will meet the ap-
proval of all concerned.
~ Respectfully,
F CONOMY
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PROCLAMATION.
To the Citizens of Perry aad Sur
runding Counties!

We are assured that three-fourths of
the Farmers have resolved to conduct
their business on cash basis-a resolu-
tion which we hartiIy concur and will
assist in carrying out by establishing a
CASH STORE with ONE PRICE on each
article and POSITIVELY NO DEVIATION.
We know this is the true principle upon
which to conduct a mercantile busi-
ness, and trust it will be appreciated by
the people. We propose to furnish
goods on these terms at as small a per
cent, as they can be handled, which will
be the rates established for furnishing
goods to the Patrons of Husbandry
throught the country-only we give ALL
cash customers the advantage of the re-
duced prices.
On and after the 1st day of Januay,
1874, we will close our books and adopt
the above plan. We hope that none
will take offence at this and we are con-
WINGED that every sensible man will view
the same light we do-as being best
for buyer and seller. Wewill, of course
take all kinds of country produce in ex-
change for goods, as usual.
The existing panic in money matters
renders it necessary, in fact, compels us
to make collections, and all parties in
idebted to us will at once call and ar
range for settlement We want to close
up our old book accounts at the close Of
this year. Come in and see us and ex-
anime our Stock and Prices.
CASH! ONE::PRIcE AND POSITIVELY
NO DEVIATION?
We respectfully request you not to
ask for credit as you will be refu sed.
Respectfully,
ISAAC WEAVER.
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Arthur's Illustrated Home Magazine.

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HONEST MARK TWAIN. = One of
"Mark Twain's" latest jokes is that
which he perpetrated at a dinner to
which he was recently invited. He had
been notified that his health would be
drunk during the evening, and it was.
But Mark was armed and equipped
He drew from his pocket large roll of
manuscript, and proceeded to read to his
astonished auditors that he was entirely
taken by surprise, was wholly unprepar-
ed to reply, and so on, as is customary
with after-dinner speakers! Such very
Twainish joke could not, of course, pass
without appreciation, and as soon as the
momentary perplexity had subsidized,
roars of laughter testified to the success
of the hit. If only all speakers were as
honest as Mark Twain
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ACCIDENT. = Robert Cain, Son of
James Cain, of this vicinity, was acei-
dentally killed on Thursday last, six
miles Northeast of Athens, Ohio, where
he was employed about a portable Saw
mill.
1t appears that work for the day had
closed, and Cain was making some ne
cessary arrangements about the machin-
cry which was still running. While
thus engaged, he was caught by the
band passing over the fly wheel, and in
stantly killed.
His remains were brought home and
inferred at St. Joseph's on Sunday last.
On the same day Mrs. Boher, daugh-
ter of James Cain, died at her residence
in Bremen, and was buried at St. Josephs
on Thursday last. Mr.. Cain has the
sympathy of community in his double
bereavement
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BRooKvrLLE, IND, Dec. Sd, 1873.
Editor Somerset Press:
DEAR SIR:-We left your quiet vIl-
lage for Cambridge, Ohio, some four
for short time only. Cambridge as We
before remarked is very quiet little
county seat and business moves on un-
disturbed, except an occasional entrance
into store by thieves, who extra,.t q
portion of its contents and hide them
under church that stands near by, and
the thieves gobbled up and the matter
compromised by the parties, and the
thieves agreeing to leave the county.
We went from that point to Washing
ton, C. H. Fayette county, at which
place we found many old acquaintance
and friends. The most prominent of
whom is DR.. \. Skinner, Ex-gheriff of
Perry county. Matte as usual, talks a
great deal with his mouth; and his prin-
cipal topics are Universal Salvation, and
sick hoss. We attended Nattie's church,
while there, and heard sermon preach
ed from the following words. Can the
rush grow without the mire? Can the
flag grow without the water? The
worthy divine III his sermon said, that
the revelation of future punishment is
a dogma, and was injected into the bible
by one Tautulus, who was a converted
African heather, l thought It rather a
thin preach. Washington is one of the
most enterprizing little towns in Ohio,
and surrounded by a fine country. We
went from Washington to the Queen
City, and remained there two days, and
from that point to Richmond, Ind, and
to-day finds us in Brookville. We
travelled over this country some years
ago. While we were IN the sugar trade,
and we find very many with whom we
traded in that line. We are not, how
ever, particularly anxious to renew our
acquaintance in that line; we came here
with about eight thousand dollars worth
of notes which we propose to convert
into cash, before We leave here. Brook
Vile is the shire town of Franklin coun-
ty, Ind, about forty-five miles south
east of Richmond situated on the Water
River, and on the W. W. V. r. r. and
Is surrounded by rich fertile country
We are stopping with a second epistle
of Mike Bowman, in size and general
appearance. If he kept stogy cigars,
we would perhaps think it is Mike, but
he does not keep them, but in their abb
sense, has his table bountifully supplied
with venison and buffalo meat, which is
as good. Yours as ever.
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The Denison, Texas, Journal of No

The Denison, Texas, Journal of No
vember oath, contains this notice:
MARRIED.-At Marshal, Mo-, on the
10Th inst, Chas. II. Wilson, Esq, of
Denison, to Miss Nora Houx, of Mar
shall, Mo.
Mr.. Wilson, one of the principals in
the above affair, is a Somerset boy, and
a son of our old citizen J. P. Wilson,
Esq. So that it is but natural that we
should take pleasure in reproducing a
paragraph from his "home paper"
which is plainly of the import that he
has "got married" Charley was one
of the boys ''of twenty years ago" and
for this-but not this alone, we tip him
a bumper, and tender our congratula-
tions and best wishes for the future to
him and his.
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In New York, last week, machine
called the "Snow Annihilator;" designed
to take the snow from the streets, was
exhibited. 1t was drawn by four horses,
and as it moved through the street at
the rate Of four miles an hour, the snow
under the wheels was dissolved. The
invention is a boiler mounted upon
wheels, and connected with the boiler is
a superheated tank discharging its steam
between the wheels. This tank is provi-
ded with three hundred feet of pipe,
through which the superheated steam is
elected upon the snow as the machine is
drawn over the street
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Novel Explosion.

Mr.. George w. Strong, living at Lo-
gan, Ohio, bought, some time since, a
new cook stove. After it had been in
use few days, Mrs. S. kindled fire in
the stove preparatory to getting supper,
one evening, and as she was about leav-
ing, a terrible explosion took place, blow
ing pots, kettles, stove-lids, &C., about
the room promiscuously, and creating a
great sensation in the neighborhood, but
luckily, doing no further damage.
1t was afterward ascertained that the
explosion was caused by powder which
had been used in mining the coal, which
becoming damp was not ignited when
the blast was set off. This powder, by
some means got into Mr.. SIS coal pile,
and thence into the stove, with the result
above stated.
Mr. s. states that the stove is re-
markably heavy and strong one. If il
had been one of the light stoves, now in
common use, the consequence might
have been very serious.
The name of this stove is the "Sensa-
tion," said to be the best in use, and sold
exclusively by G. II. Stafford, Somerset,
Ohio.
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Z A WONDERFUL RISE IN VALUE
Capt. Weis gives the following, seventy
thousand (70,000) acres of land in Car
ter county, near this city, valued in
1885 at one and three quarter cents per
acre. In 1847 this tract was sold being
appraised bycommissioners for 364 cents
per acre. In 1867 it was sold to the
company here for $17 per acre; and to-
day it could not be bought for $1,000
per acre.-Big Sdnday Herald (W. ~
December I'd.
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PIG. Matthias has a fine stock of holi-
day goods-such as toys of nearly every
descriptions, suitable for the require
ments of Santa Claus; and a fine line of
goods in the Jewelry line, appropriate for
presents for "grown peopIe"-all of
which will he sold at panic prices. Do
not fail to give him call, and at least
inspect his rare stock. Remember, you
will find him in the Brown blocA on
west main street
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CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. R.
Stock Markets.

BUFFALO, December 9.-Cattle re-
ceipts to-day, including reported arri-
walls, 1926; total for the week 1886; the
market dragged this morning at 4c ad-
vanced on last weeks closing prices;
there are quite number of Christmas
Cattle in the yards, averaging 1900 to
1000 lbs, but buyers are afraid to touch
them at prices demanded. They will
be shipped East from first hands, with q
fair proportion of the arrivals through
consignments; about 800 were disposed
of; sales of 290 Ohio Steers, 91S to ,403
lbs, at So 814@5 874; 200 Illinois Steers,
918 to 1,4O3 lbs, at So 874@5 874; 200
do, 1,1S8 to 1928 lbs, at $5 25; 140 Mich
igan Steers, $50 to ], 1888 lbs, at So COG
525. Sheep and Lamb receipts, includ-
ing reported arrivals, 1900; total for the
week 400; market not fairly opened;
prices full &c higher than last week IS
closing rates; sales 1900 Michigan Sheep
so to 90 lbs, at 81 1906. Hog receipts,
including reported arrivals, 5,100; total
for the week 16, 600; market opened slow
yesterday morning at 81 5O@6 40; light
to heavy Hogs, toward the afternoon, on
more favorable advices from the East,
advanced to 81 1904 80; about 5000
were disposed of; light Hogs 81 80;
heavy, if here, would command $5.
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From the Lexington Herald of this
week, we learn that james Brown, famil-
iarly known by the old residents of this
place and vicinity as "Scat" Brown,
died on the 23d of November, at Viro-
qua. Wisconsin. His age was so years.
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EDITOR PREss.-Pursuant to a Spec
ial call from Hon. Mayor Woodward,
large number of our Citizens met in
the Council Chamber for the purpose of
considering the matter of purchasing a
fire extinguisher, and selecting the most
available article for use in the event of
another fire.
The various kinds of fire extinguish-
ing machines, were discussed very freely
and fully, and with business like snap,
too. y
Col. J. B. Morrow, manufacturer of
the Silbey Steam Fire Engine, Of Cleve-
land, Ohio, was present, and enlighten-
ed our, citizens on the Subject Of Fire
Engines in general, and the lSiIbey Steam
: er in particular,
Mayor Woodward read several Com
munications from the Corporate author
itles of different towns and cities in the
State, relative to fire extinguishers, par
ticularly Hand Engines.
The importance of the subject shonld
not be overlooked, neither do think il
will be, from the fact that we have al
ready lost by FIRE; property to the
amount of about $25, 900, within the last
seven years. Our worthy. Council have
built good and substantial Cisterns, o.
capacity amply sufficient to insure
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Mrs. Dyarman is disposing of her
Millinery stock at cost. This is rare
chance for the ladies; and all in need of
any thing in her line, should not fail, to
give her call Remember the place,
SCOTS block, West Main street.
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Mr.. John o. Skinner recently did a
good job of sign painting for the Skinner
Bros, at their new place Of business in
Harner House block,
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School inks, at 5 cents per bottle,
Slstes from 5 cents upwards, Envelops
at cents per pack, good paper at Is
cents quire, lead pencils for dime
and everything sold down low at Cur
rams.
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Toy books, prize books, School books,
blank books, and the finest writing and
letter papers and envelopes in the city
at J. G.. Curran's
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It costs money to furnish Runners with hor-
ses and buggies which added 10 the commissions
paid them makes large item aud the buyer has
to pay it. There is no getting around this fact,
although the runner (tenzor) vehcmendy pro
tests that HE will sell cheaper than any body
else, and just here comes In the secret Of the
transaction which very few understand, to-wit'
The market prices Of FDreign and American Mar
bles vary from twenty to ffty per cent, being
graded as No. /, 2, B. average and common
Now when a runner finds IL necessary 20 sell
very cheap, and although he promises the best,
still when the work Is being done the different
grades Of stock viii be used according tho
price demands aud when delivered the buyer
with his want Of experience cannot detect the
difference. In our ware rooms can always be
found the best and at the lowest rates, nnd 10
buyers want the cheaper grades, the prices viii
be lowered accordingly, but mind you, the DIFF
ference win be fairly pointed out and you viii
not be made to believe that you are getting the
best instead Of the cheaper Kind. In buying
marble work II IS very important that you
be suited. II Is net an article 20 be east aside h
not liked, and II not suited you viii always re-
gret IT, Place no confidence in tomb stone bum-
mers who make themselves 10 Offensive by beg
ging and teazing you 10 buy Of them. They
viii promise you anything and everything TO In
duee you TO buy.
BY visiting our works you will save money
and also get job that will give you satisfaction
in ALL respects. II inconvenient 20 come and
see us, drop us line when you are ready % buy,
and we will call on you with designs and
give you prices. BY doing this you cannot lose
anything bat you may gain conaiderabie
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To the Public.

Having lost every dollars worth of
goods in our Store, by the fire on Wednes-
day morning, We desire to return our
thanks to those who have SO kindly ex-
pressed their sympathy, and particular
ly to the business men of the town who
come forward SO generously and offer
to stand by us until we are 'again estab-
lished in business. We ask not one dol
lar of any one except what is justly due
us, all of which we want, and will be
compelled to have, at once. We thank
the citizens of Somerset and vicinity for
the very liberal patronage heretofore
given US, and hope we will merit the
same in the future.
Nov. % 1873. SKIM & BRO.
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Societies.

/. o. o. T.
Somerset Lodge No. 352 meets at Odd Fellows
Hall, every Saturday evening at O'Clock
no. 76 F. A. N.
Somerset Lodge, No. IS, F. and A. NJ, meets
at their hall, on Wednesdays, preceding the
full moon of each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 81.
F. A. NJ. meets at Masonic Hail. on the Mon
day preceding the full moon of each month
Companions in good standing cordially invi-
tedto attend.
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Somerset Church Directory.

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday al
1917 A. NJ. Sunday School A. NJ. Rev D. VI.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
NJ. Vespers 3 P. NJ. Rev. d. H. Noon, Pastor.
East Main street. Services at 101a A. NJ.
Sabbath School A. NJ. Rev.!B.sF. Thomas,
Pastor.
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Dishes from cents to SO per set at
Darst's.
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We employ no runners, neither do we go ha
ziLS about the country las many do) calling on
people as soon as theyshave buried their dear
ones and beg, teaze and insist on their buying
of u.s. We prefer to have a more decent re-
gard for their feelings. We are almost daily re-
ceiving letters from persons outside Of licking
County, wanting marble work and inviting us
to call on them with our designs, that they may
inspect them and learn our prices. This we do,
and we never fail to suit, both in the design Of
the work and then In its execution.
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The Purest and Sweetest Cod-Liver
Oil is Hazard & Caswell's made on the
sea shore, from fresh, selected livers, by
Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York. 1t
is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken it prefer it to all
others. Physicians have decided il su-
perior to any of the other oils in mar
ket 4w
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LATEST ELECTION NEWS!
GOLD GIVEN IN EXCHANGE FOR
CURRENCY AT A BANK
THAT
NEVER Falls!

The only place in Perry county where
such an offer is made is at the Old, Re-
liable, and yet fashionable Jewelry Store
of J. G. .CURRAN, Somerset, Ohio. So,
come along friends, and turn your paper
into GOLD. Then, your sorrow will
be turned into mirth, and you can go on
your way rejoicing. 27
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PAEIc PRrcEsl-Oysters only 25 cents
at A. Kempf.
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Read the following:


o. n. MeAHrin, Eaq.
DEAR sIRs-Y0urs asking IN regard 10 work lm
our Cemetery IN before me. have very nocQ
opportunity Of comparing the work put upon
our grounds and can say with the utmost truths
fulineas and sincerity, that 30 far ns my judgment
goes, and 80 far as have heard the opinion Of
the public, your work Is regarded az surprising
all others both in quality of marble and work
manship, and on this point may truly say, there
Is hardly room for but one opinion.
don't know that have ever expressed an
opinion 10 you on this subject, but haFe.aa you
remark deep interest In the character Of our
beautiful cemetery, and have on that ar
eonnt often snokeu az the great merits "a voua
work. Yours Respectfully,
sup't Of Ceder Hm Cemetery, Newark, q.
The above II applied 10 nine-tentha Of the
Cemeteries in Licking Co. would be true state
ment. Facts cannot be successfully diaputnn,
We also have q SPLENDID stock " trnns slate
aud marble mantelH. Any one buying mamteAi
will be furnished Ht net cost complete CRATES Tor
their entire house A complete CRATE consists
Of the front, fender, summer front, fire basket,
~" pun '''1 O. p. MEHURnS SON
shops aud Ware Rooms Wca' Man street,
Newark, Ohio.
May 70. 1873 VIM.
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II buyers visit our rooms they can zee the
work all finished and set up just as It win be
when placed in the cemetery, and know just
what they are buying, and cannot be imposed
upon.
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PREFERRED SPECIALS.
For the Public.

Having made arrangements with firm in Bal
timore, will sell Oysters at the following pri-
ees:-XXX Is cts A 80 cents, or two for Go cents.
mo- Also, a fine selection of Groceries con-
stantly on hand. A. KEMPF.
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The "DOmestic."

The best stock of Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry ever seen in Somerset, at Cur
rams. Just take peep at it.
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JUST rARRIvED.-Freshf from the man.
ufacturers, large stock of watches,
clocks, jewellery, spectacles, &C., &c, at
]. G. Curran's jewellery store.
p. s. The unequalled Elgin watch
predominates, as it is we'll known to be
the best time piece for the money in
America. Try one and see. v1n21