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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-12
COrnS

COFnS are as useless to the community as
er loafers in large Cities dishonest politicians
no more OF luxury than epson salts castor
OIL, and no more desirable for comfort than a
hedgehog is for a parlor ornament Briggs
Corn and Bunion Remedies, Alleviator and Gu
rative, eradicates eorns, banishes bunions and
obnoxious torments OF the feet. Sold by Skin
ner Bro, Somerset, Ohio J. Briggs & Co.,
NeWark n 25v1
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Business men in Utah, owing to the
panic, we are told, are reducing the num-
ther east, we suspect, who would like to
do the same thing; but, unhappily, while
the family figures in gross are as much
as the same mathematics lin Utah, there
can be no legal or moral subtraction
from the too impressive fraction repre-
senting the wives.
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SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.
ONE MILE SOUTH OF SOMERSET.

FTIHIS farm contains 147 acres in high state
il Of cultivation, and upon which are n commo-
dious brick residence, spring house, and never
failing spring, good barns with wagon sheds,
800 bearing fruit trees, of all kinds in excellent
condition. There are 40 acres Of splendid bot
tom land in the farm, and the whole Is admira-
bly, watered. 1t can be bought for $50 per acre.
For further particulars call on or address the
subscriber, JOHN GALL.
July 20, 1873 IS Somerset, Ohio.
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Violent Feeling Against Surrender
ing the Virginius at Havana.
NEw YoRE DFc Q

NEW 1Ohhs III a.
The Tribune, publishes letter from
Havana, dated December 4, in which it
is stated that the popular opinion excit-
ed BY the Spanish advices from the Un-
tied States at one time reached fever
heat, but is now subsiding. On the
streets and among Volunteers and the
lower order of Spaniards, there were
threats of violence, and at one point a
mob had actually concluded to destroy
the Virginius, but were dissuaded there
from by the action of their officers.
There is no question but that all Span
iards on the island are averse to relin-
gushing the Virginius, and would not
do it if they were not absolutely COM
PEELED. BY those who pre- fer war to the
surrender of the vessel there are threats
of burning or scuttling it. So serious
have these threats been regarded that
the guard on the Virginius, which con-
tinues to lay at the navy-yard, has
been doubled, and other extra precau-
tions taken. The officers of the navy
keenly feel their humiliation in the re-
turn of the Virginius.
1T has been proclaimed in the news
papers that if the vessel is given up all
the officers of the Tornado will resign
all grades, honors and decorations, and
retire from the service, and that many
of the officers in other war vessels will
do the same. Such has been the tone
since the announcement of the demands
of the United States. Matters are
growing quieter, and while the dogged
intention of the Spaniard still exists
and there may be sone trouble at the
time of the surrender, the Government
will take such precautions as it can tc
lessen the danger.
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A Desirable Residence
FOR SALE.

II WILL SELL, on reasonable terms, my brick
Il dwelling-house, on South Columbus street,
in Somerset, Ohio. This Is an excellent prop
erty, and in good repair. A cheaper property
would be accepted in part payment.
Mrs. NJ. G. SCHWARTZ.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-12

A Washington correspondent describes
the Hon. Alexander II. Stephens as $50
emanciated that there is scarcely any
thing left of him but bones" And yet
Aleck has heaps of brains somewhere.
Perhaps he carries them around with
him in a safchel.- Brooklyn Argas.
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A LII PERSONS found hunting, or otherwise
n trespassing on the premises of the under
signed, will be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law. ID. II. LENTZ
THOg PRICE,
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FOB WORK done In the best style and at the
- lowest figures at the Press Office.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE
UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, ID. [.
November, %, 1873. }

UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, D. T.
November, %, 1873.
IN B. Forrest memphis:
"S1R-Yours of the oath is received,
and have sent it to the War Depart
ment, with this Endorsement:
Respectfully referred to the Secreta-
ry of War for file"
"Among the hundreds of offers that
come to me l deem this worthy of
place among the archives, TO wait COM
ing events. I regard y. B. Forrest as
one of the most extraordinary men de-
veloped by our civil war, and were it
left to me, in the event of war requir-
ing cavalry, would unhesitatingly ac-
cept his services and give him prOmi-
nent place. l believe now he would
fight against our National enemies as
vehemently as he did against, US, and
that is saying enough.
w. T. SHERMAN, General"
| don't believe there will be war, for
neither of the governments want war.
Again, in the event of war with Spain on
account Of Cuba, the bulk of the fighting
would be afloat, for whatever commands
the sea can have Cuba. We may not
now have sufficient heavy iron clad
ships, but then some could be had, and
we have an abundance of good naval Of
ficers and seamen when the result would
be certain, leaving for the land forces
the smaller task of occupation. Nopart
of this will likely be con6ded TO me,
and therefore have sent your letter to
the War Department, which can only
act after Congress declares war and pro-
vides the means for its prosecution.
"W. T. SHERMAN, General"
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VICK'S
Floral Guide
FOR 1874.

200 Pages; 500 Engravings, and Col
ored Plate. Published Quarterly, at 25
cents year. First No. for 1874 just is
sued. A German edition at same price.
Address, JAMES WICK, Rochester,
n. Y.
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Correspondence Between N. B. For
rest and General Sherman.

MEMPHIS, December s.-The Appeal
will publish, tomorrow, the following
correspondence:
''MEMPHIs, Tenn, Nov. 20, 1873.
ITO General W. T. Sherman, Comma nder-in-
Chief of United States Army, Washington,
d. c.
"DEAR Generally kilograms from
Washington and other sources it ap-
pears we are likely to become involved
in a war with Spain. If so, l presume
the seat of war will be in Cuba. In case
we should become involved, and the
Government should require assistance, L
hereby tender you my services as vol
unteer. / think l could enlist from one
to five thousand men, who served in the
Southern army during the late war, at
short notice, and who could rendezvous
at New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola and
Kew West, either as cavalry or infantry.
yours, very respectfully,
an. B. FORREST"
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AN ELEGANT HOLIDAY PRESENT.
Agents Wanted cdSrII1 IN ENEif9 Eop

:ures all Humors from the worst Ecrof-
MIA 20 common MRAOtch or Hfm uIc.
From two 70 six bottles nre warranted 20
sure Salt Rheum or Tctter, pimpleh
on Face, Rolls, Erysfpoias aud
Liver Complaint. Six 10 twelve bot
Ties, warranted 70 cure ScFoRm Auuw
Bwelltng@ and Sores Fnd nll skin and
Blood Diseases BY it3 wonderful
PectOFah properties it will cure the most
severe recent or lingering Cough ln half
the time required by any other mcdiciuo
and Is perfectly snfe, l0osening cough, suo.h-
ing irritation, and relieving Soreness. er'd
BY all Druggists. Ef. W. PIERCE, NJ ID,
WORLDS DinPensnrys Bunalo. N. 4.
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]. ID. M'KINNEY, M. d..
]. H. WILLARD M n

DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON, tenders his
l. professional services to the citizens of Som
erset and vicinity. Office South Columbus
street, Somerset, Ohio: y1n35
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T. SPENCER sTILLMAN,

NOTARY PUBLIC. Office in Mathews
IN building, North Columbus street, Somerset,
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DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office one
l. door south of Post Office, Somerset, Ohio.
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PRICE a GUISINGER.

AsAOA1 % WOARJANUA1ty VI
II AND AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY, and
II c. ID. Guisinger for the Home and Farmers
Fire Insurance and New York Life Insurance
Companies. Offer in same room
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Bs-Store near Public Square,
WEST MAIN ST, SOMERSET, o.
WILLIAM II. DARST.
April Il, 1873. v1n1
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PARK HOUSE,
East side of the Public SgUare,
NEWARK, OHIO.
G. w. YEARLEY, PROPRIETOR.
Notice to Trespassers,

s1- Good Sample Rooms on First Floor. -ss
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Country Produce.

s6-The highest market price paid for
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REAL ESTATE.

H. p LEETZ, W. C. FINKEL
Somerset, Ohio. CirleviIle, Ohio.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Bolckow Items.

Elder Waller, of the NJ. f. Church,
called IN Us last Monday, on his way to
the District Conference at Maryville.
Major Nash, of Savannah, visited our
village on Monday.
Sheriff Mercer was here on Wednes-
day on business.
Allison Il Williamson have moved
into their new store-rOom, and have
things arranged in style. They know
how to make things look stylish. as they
are tasty men. Give them a call.
Merchants here are doing a good bus
mess, considering the season.
A majority of the farmers viii finish
planting corn this week. Those who
planted early are planting again.
We have two blacksmith shops here,
and IL town is steadily improving.
MIR. NJ. Fox contemplates building a
livery stable here soon.
We have a stray boy in town, who is
running around loose. He has no pa
rents, and will not stay with any one. 1t
would he advisable for the county au-
thorities to see to his welfare.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
The County Poor Farm.

SAVANNAH, May 81, 1873.
Mr.. ED:Ton-Haviug recently been calltd
upon to pay Il professional visit TO an inmate of
the County Poor Farm. ard having been so ia-
vorably impressed with the builGi <, the grounds,
the superintendent, and, indeed, everything per-
tanning TO the institution and its surroundings,
l Thought II few items concerning IL would be OF
interest to the people of the county.
There are now twelve or fifteen inmates e.
Some of these are able 10 do some work, and
they are employed at such labor as they are ca-
pable of doing without injury. Those who are
unable 10 work have the best care possible. In
deed, the Superintendent, Mr.. Mctlyaine, and
those persons coming under their care as COM
Portable a. can b.. dane. | doubt very much
whether there Is a place in the cJuntry-even in
private families OF our well-t0-dO citizons-
where better attention Is paid to the sick or
feeble.
The greatest pains are taken to enforce clean
liness-wh.ch comes next to Gadliness-lS we'll
of person rs Of clothing, apartln -nts and food.
l Have visited many institutions OF this charac-
scripulous neatnsss, AMI whose inmates were 80
well cared for or ohserN ed such good decorum.
The location of IN. Farm Is superb, and in
this respect the Comfy Court deserves special
credit. \ splendid crop OF fall wheat will be
taken from IL this year. II JUICE Talbot, prob
ably, particular praise belongs ir his close and
prIyident attention to the details of this praise
worthy institution.
IL conclusion, | would say, Andrew county
ought To he proud of her Poor-house and Poor
Farm, where mtny an unfortunate mortal viii be
cared for with tenderness and hamI IN feeling,
which wouid not greet them elsewhere. Re-
specially, &. L.. DAVENPORT.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Amazonia Itema

Business quiet, and somewhat dull,
farmers being busy getting in their
spring crops.
d.. Rogers, Mack, Bob Manning and
10. Bend went fishing the other day.
After selecting a favorable spot on the
bank of the Nodaway, they got to work
in good earnest. The doctor seated him.
self on a log, and, carefully adjusted his
"bait" on the hook, threw il into the
stream. He then lighted his pipe and
proceeded to make himself comfortable.
10. Bond selected a grassy place under
an elm tree, hung his rod and line on a
branch of the tree, laid down and went
to sleep. Bob approached too near the
waters edge and stuck fast in the mud;
he threw out his line, however, deter
mined to make the most of adverse cir
cumstances. Mack stuck his pole in
the ground without unwinding the line.
and composed himself to watch the
course of events. At the end of three
hours the doctor called out that he had a
bite, CHS pipe had become empty, and
the bite was a piece of plug tobacco.
10. Bond reused up sufficiently to say
that nothing had bitten him. Mack said
he would have a bite, too, ifhe could only
get hold of a sandwich. Bob claimed
fisherman's luck, saying he was both
wet and hungry. After several hours
the doctor said he had one hooked, and
called on the rest to assist i'm landing
him. Bob being stuck in the mud,
couldn't come. 10. being asleep, didn't
hear. Mack went to his assistance,
when, by their united efforts, they sue
ceeded in landing the most miserable
specimen of a hickory shad ever be-
held; weight about an ounce and a half.
The doctor was s. elated that he at
tempted to dance a schottische on the
log; in which attempt he had the mis-
fortune to fall into the stream. Being
very buoyant. owing to the enormous ca
pacity of his lungs, he swan ashore and
started tor home. Bob, after getting
loose, also started homeward. Mack
remained, saying he was determined to
stay until success crowned his efforts.
Late in the evening he came in with
three catfish. Of course no one be-
leves he caught them, rs a similar string
was seen at the fish market that even
ing. 10. has not yet been heard from,
so it is supposed he is still sleeping un-
der the elm.
The river is preparing for the June
rise, having risen two feet up to We'd
nesday morning.
Knowles, Price and others are making
preparations for a debate on the hight
of women to enjoy the privilege of the
elective franchise.
1t is not Il good plan to make adverse
criticisms on the appearance of ladies',
when they happen to have a big brother
standing near, as the professor a tes-
tify.
Junius' letter reminds one of some
ones description of shooting sparrows
with Il tw%enty-four FOUNDER cannon.
You see a big smoke, you hear Il great
noise, but you look in vain for the eff
fleets of the shot,
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Letter from Colorado.

n NpT, Col, 3Iy D, 1853.
Mr.. EprroRI am now settled at
this place, having established a store
with a very good trade. Nj Wot IS
nine miles from Boulder, the county
seat of this (Bouldcr) county ; fourteen
miles from Gold Ilill, and six miles
from the Jim Creel. mines, which are to
be worked this summer. The climate of
Colorado is all one could wish for. with
the exception of the winds which blow
at a terrible rate about two months du-
ring the ycar-February and March.
Stock has to be fed but little. Farmers
have to depend on irrigation for crops
the mountain streams afford an album
dance of water tor that purpose. The
wheat prospect is good. Average crop
ef wheat expected from 80 to 40 bushels
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23

effect in the bowels, near the right side
in front, the ball cutting sorne Of the
lntestines, passing down the right hip
inside, and lodging in the thigh. The
deceased died happy and r~esignedly,
leaving n wife and two children to
mourn his loss. Adams was an honest.
sober and Industrious man, having late
" been a workman in Shepard's saw
mill.
JOHN ]. MILLER, Esq, has bought ont
the interest Of A. N. Schuster in the
clothing store northeast corner of the
square. Mr.. Miller is now receiving a
new stock OF spring and summer cloth
ing, boots and shoes, hats and caps,
which will be sold atlow prices for cash.
An inspection of his goods is earnestly
requested. Nothing will be lost by ex-
amining them.
LOOK at W. S. Earls' showcase full
of Wade e. Butchers, and Wostenholm
q Sons pocket and table knives and
spoons.
VS.. EARLs repairs tinware neatly,
cheaply and promptly.
CHOICE crystal syrup, SO 25 per keg.
at L. II. Beekman's.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Letter From Kansas.

GREAT BEND, KANSAS, May II, 1873.
O.. Z. Paul, Eiitor ANDREW COUNTY RErUBLI-
CAN
SR-I drop yoa a few notes from what was
called, ia cur old maps, ''the Great American
Desert" ! have been taking observations up
the Arkansas Valley during the past week, and
have been as far west rs Slr-eants, in Colorado,
the terminus of the Atchison, T0paka 4 Santa
Fe Railroad. In landscape, beautiful scenery,
fertility of soil and a pure, healthy atmosphere,
| consider this valley cannot he surpassed. Ali
the country from Emporia west, IL far a. Dodge
City, may b. ciassetl As the very garden of Kan
sas. regard the counties of Reno, Burton and
Paw nee rs the best in soil and location that |
have seen. Great Bend contains some five hun
dred inhabitants, daily increasing. and its citi-
zens are of the RICH. stripe. t would be invidi-
Gus for me 10 distinguish the many here who
should lie named rs the most enIerprising and
g~enilcmanly, but should any ofyoar readers visit
this locality, let them not fail To visit the BRO
ver's Cottage, .'yoost . lre;le ways from der big
Public square. Colonel Tum runs the machine,
and, aside from comfortable quarters, The hungry
traveller is well provided for abunddntiy. The
Drover's Cottage furnished NE with the first
buffalo meat thar I could relish, and, being hun
CRY, Thought it the best berf-steak ] ever found.
The Druver's Cottage, in Great Bend, Is owned
and run BIZ Stone Il freeland, with ID. X. Pal
mcr, clerk
have fallen in with, and hsve joined. a colo
ny of some two hundred families. Only their
Representatives ARE here. The officers of the col
ony, called the Western Colony - are jerry
Toles, of Nattoon, Illinois, President; &. a.
Whitaker, of Missouri. Vice President; and
Hon. j. NJ. Burke, OF Ohio, Treasurer. 1t Is not
yet desinitely seiiied rs to the point where The
..western colony will locate. This question
will probably be settled at Topeka, on Tuesday
next. They have . strong preference for Great
Bend, in Barton county, or Larned, the county
seat OF Pawnee county. Tbs latter point Is a
very desirable locality, and, In my Judgment, Is
superior tn any point yet seen. While hire, the
District Court OF Barton county Was in session,
and the first jury Ise tried. The case was about
dumping clatEis.' in which the defendant was
charged with assault with intent to kill-Sins of
the jury were for ~ac,Inittal and three tor Conyic-
ton. The Judge finding that, after the jury had
been out SOME live hours, they were trying to
reconcile their differences by a game of ''seyen
up stopped their proceedings by abruptly dis
charging ihtin. And thus the first liiigated law
suit was disposed of at the first term of court in
Barton count y, Kansas. TRAVELLER.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Farmers Club,

The Farmers Club of Andrew County
met in this city on Saturday last. A
number of visitors were present from
Amazonia, but little business was trans
acted. Inasmuch as the busy season
with farmers has commenced, the Club
adjourned to meet at the call of the
President.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Rely to -apar,onaln

The AMMONIA .siissiHguishe.i princi-
pals ssstes upon his honor tand he is an
honorable mani that he had no infeu-
ton pf ealiisg upon young IaSies when
he visited the proprietor in the field.
He also states (and proves 10 by = conn
y Officially that he SAW four YOUNG
ladies IA n feld planting
corn that very day. which proves
copclasively. the ineiicienry of his
would-be teacher. lie further remarks
in defense of Amazonia deeorum, that as
the above-named place is q thriving
village, its inhabitants are not ag-icul-
but the author of a certain
criticism" being t grocery from the
does rot know that, consequently,
said author is pardonabfc. SPEC.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23

TIE very best place to buy wall pa
per, window shades, school and miscel-
laneous books, and notions in almost
endless variety, is at the Old Reliable
Drug and Book Store of II. Ii. Dobbins,
in the large brick, south side of the
square. Previous to his purchasing one
half of the stock of Holloway & Co.,
his stock vas much the largest in Sd
vannah, and his prices will be found as
much lower as his stock is larger.
Go and see for yourself.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Atchison County Items.
From the journal. ]

IFrom The JOurnal.1
A. B. Durfee's p%alatial residence on
the hill overlooking town has received
the finishing touch, and his family this
week took formal possession.
From the EXpress.l
Mrs. Ford, living near High creek,
died last Saturday, and was buried Sun
day.
John Zuloff has sold out his bust
ness place to Fred. Traub and George
l.. Bishop, who, it is reported, will open
a hardware house.
John Zuloff and Gus. Rocker have
bought the brick occupied by Guthrie
and will open n saloon.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Holt County Items,
[From the sentiael.]

The old Oregon school-house is in
thethroes of disintegration. The building
is being rapidly dismantled by the work
men.
"A train of four wagons and many
heads of cattle passed through here on
their way to Colorado.
On the afternoon of May 9th, a
vouno man was killed near kelso school
house by the limb of a falling tree.
THE Oregon Public School Exhibit
ton that took place at the NJ. f. Church
on the 9th and 10th instant, was a very
enjoyable affair.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Worth County Items.
From the Star.l

Some parties living in the southern
part of the county were in town last
Saturday with eight young wolves in
their possession. They were about the
size of full grown rabbits.
Pete Danford, the teacher of the
Grant City Select School, has forty
scholars enrolled-nearly half of that
number being from the country.
An Iowa stock-buyer left Grant City
one day last week with a large drove Of
fine hogs. Prices have been steadily
advancing for several months.
"A subscription paper has been in
circulation for several days, the object
of which is to raise sufficient funds to
finish the Baptist church.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
Warrants on the pauper fund were issued US
Adjourned
Fingers Pine Lumber Yard, st
Joseph. Mo.

Wholesale and retail dealers in lum-
Der, lath, shingles, pickets. posts. sash,
doors. blinds and moulding. Best pine
fencing, all lengths, $50 Wper thousand
teet; rough barn boards, 500 90 per
thousand feet dimension lumber, sl2 80
to Sl7 80 per thousand feet. and all 9th
en- grades and qualities rs low in pro-
portion. Yard and office, South Fourth
Street, st. Joseph, Mo.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-05-23
County Court procaedines.

Pefsoaai assessment of smith George REDUCED
81 l13 GA accoant OF dou5le assessment.
The commissioners 10 view the change Of road
peiitioaed for by r. G. Newell and others re-
ported a rouse selected, and the road VA. ordered
oDeIiCd a recJnHl mi I'll.
A. j. Desliazo, David NJ. Evans and Elijah
Jenkins were appointed commissioners to view a
chang of rod IN Rochester township, petitioncd
for by Newton Bird and others.
John IL. Bea'tie WIS authorized to take viii
liam and Victoria Fisher from the County Farm
and care for them ua;i! of age.
John II. NJ jars, County Treasurer, presented
the following spttieniau.: