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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14
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ne following, which We clip from
the Emporia (Kansas) Ne1rs, will give
CIR readers pretty far idea of how,
occasionally, our wes,e,n brethren over
reach the mark, in theif effo~.s to induce
home-see ekers 20 unfold their tents
in he numerous embr 70 metrnpohses
afich are scattered DER the plain in
nat country like Wild flowers in June
We never had any doubt Of the ability
of our friend, Governor Esk idge, to
center all the railroads he desired at The
METROPOLIS Of Eskr;dge; Jut we ac NJ r.
e,.ge that orr aaith in his ability 70 sue
cessfuli-- nlanagaa metropolis has been
ve v 81 usibly shahen by the reckless
manner in which he and Bro. Sanford
hay. ailroaded Wa5aunsee county.
sorle dag, perhaps, these gentlemen viii
discover lat it il possible to "over-do
the thing"
Too N-UCH-Wabaunsee county, in
this State, has a town named Eskridge,
after our distinguished fellow e,.izen,
Governor Esk, idge. At lie own our
ola friend Colonel Ep!.riulm H. San
ford publishes paper twice as big as
the New York Tribune. Aside from
devotion to various amendments to the
ma onal constitution, it is illustrated by
a railroad map of the county, thirty
seven of which roads center at Eskridge.
The other day one of oar real estate
agents had cali from an Illinois gem
tleman, who wished to purchase large
stock fam in Wabauasee county. The
agent expatiated on the qualities of the
soil, etc, and wound up by showing him
Colonel Ephriham's map. The result
was disastrous. Upon an examination
of the map it was found the county was
80 cut up by railroads that there was
not even n forty acre tract left for graz
ing purposes. The Illinois man could
not thinl. of taking his herds there to
be cut to pieces by snorting locomotives.
With sad heart he turned away from
the busy scene presented by the map,
and betook himself 10 Butler county,
where the steam whistle disturbs not the
solitude of the cattle ra;sers, and where
the useful map publisher hath noe pen
etrated. This is matter which should
meet the attention it demands at the
hands of the next Legislature. Next
we know the State capital viii be put ON
a freight train and moved down 20 Esk-
ridge, and thai city will see Topeka on
city bonds and go her a couple Of mil
lions better. We appeal 20 Colonel
Ephriham 20 blot out one or two Of his
roads and give the poor stock raisers
chance.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

A Missouri person, who recently un-
dertook 20 commit suicide, deserves
credit for the thoughtful care of the
comfort of others which he manifested
Most men about to cut their throats Sc
lect friends room, with a nice carpet,
as the proper place to perform the
bloody act. Not so the thoughtful Mis-
sourian. He took his razor and waded
out into river, in order that he might
cut his throat with due regard to clean
Illness and without Inconvenience to sor-
rowing friends. Unfortunately he drop
ped his razor, and, after wading back to
purchase another, decided that he would
postpone the matter until the water
should have grown warmer. HIS exam
pie in selecting the middle of river for
he comfortable cutting of his throat
should, however, commend itself 20 9TH
er suicides, and in that hope we give it
the publicity of our columns.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

There is a guanr island in Lake Mimi
etongo, Minnesota, newly discovered and
containing eleven. acres, a portion of
which is covered with deposit identi-
cal with that found On tie guano islands
of the Pacific, though not as thick. 1t
has been occupied by a squatter for num-
Der Of years and he has only just become
aware of the value of his possession by
being offered a large sum for it as soon
as a title can be perfected, which can be
done under tbs homestead and pre-em-
ton laws. As this island has been omit
ted from the United States surveys, it
will be necessary for him to secure a
special patent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

The Pittsburg (Pa.) Commercial says
of new and highly meritorious scheme
of the Patrons of Husbandry: A new
and important phase Of the Grange move
ment consists in the Inauguration of a
plan looking TO the establishment of mu-
tual and interchangeable relations be-
tween the working men of the East and
West, corresponding to those of con-
signee and consignor It is proposed by
an Iowa Grange to supply mechanics
society in New York with flour, free from
the intervention of middlemen, for 81 a
barrel less than the price now paid, and
pork, bacon, and ham at cents pound
less. 1t is also proposed to bring the
fo-ce of cooperative movement to bear
upon the price of coal, which, it is alleg-
ed, can be bought at the mines for 50. 81
per ton, which, with the freight added
would give it to the consumer at les.
than So.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14
The Smeltzer Murder Trial-V Verdict
of Manslaughter.

LANCASTER, o., November 12.-The
arguments of the counsel in the Smelt-
zer murder case were heard on Monday
and Tuesday. General \. Schleich
opened on Lehalf Of the State with an
able and eloquent argument, and was
followed by Hon n H Daughe1ty " for
the defense, with sc~ong and impres
sive effort for the accused, as was that
also of the Hon. c. D. Martin, his CO.
larl orar on the same SIDE. The case was
closed by J. G.. Reeves, Prosecuting At
tornev, whose powerful argument was
no. concluded until late hour on
Tuesday night
This morning Judge Wright read his
charge, and an impartial and carefully
constructed document, to the jury, who
retired at 1910 After ans absence of
four hours and a quarter a verdict of
manslaughter was returned. This ver-
dict has not been received very favorably
by the people, as the murder was con-
sidered horrible in the extreme, and in
stigated by premeditated malice and
long cherished hatred.
Sentence on the culprit was not pro-
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The Rock Island 1ll.,) Union, in an
articlei on the Patrons Of Husbandry,
thier objects, aims and accomplishment
says:
That this organization has accom-
plished much for farmers is shown more
by It's history in Iowa, Minnesota, and
Wisconsin than probably III our own
State, where the movement was COM
me iced at 2 later day, and the s,rganiza-
ton is not so thorough nor It's Oranges
50 numerous. In Iowa, where We have
no e closely observed it, the Gra 1gers
have their hands full in attend
ing tc the Legitimate objects of their
Organization, without meddling in poll
tics. Yet the members closely observe
POLITICAL movements, attend as indiv.d-
ua' their party conventions, and there
exercise the-infuence which secures the
proper men on the right kid of plat
form fo- candidates. But lis Oranges
they recognize no parties or politics.
This is just as it should be.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14
SEWING MACHINES.
The ssDOmestic. "

am in the field again, agent for the
sale of the best Sewing Machine I have
eg.-r used or offered to the public. The
Domestic" in its construction combines
simplicity and strength which involve
durability; "No other Machine what
ever will do an equal range of work with
50 little change of tension" In com
pairson with other Machines it is noise
less, and requires SO little power that a
child can run it. The Domestic"
stands not only unrivalled but it far
surpasses all other Machines for general
utility.
Call at may Shop and see one of them
work before purchasing any other and
you will be convinced of the truth of
my statements, and ! shall have the
pleasure of selling you just the machine
you ought to have for family and all
other kinds of serving.
l. CAIN Agent
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

A young gentleman in Augusta
Maine, lately made an evening call upon
a young lady. 1t was getting along to-
ward 8 o'clock, when the young lady in.
quired the time of evening. Give
minutes 70 g." was the reply. CHOW
long will it take you to 60 home?" Five
minutes, should judge" "Then," said
the young lady, eff you start now you
viii get home just at 9 o'clock" He
performed the feat on lime.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

TnEATRICAL.-Bosw Theatrical
Troupe have been playing 20 good houses
in this pla re during this week. Tney
will close Saturday evening. The pieces
all been Wei rendered, and he per-
formances haze given general isat;sfac-
tion.-Rip Van Winkle was the favor;.e,
and his play was SO aG nirab-y produ-
ced that It was rendered second time
by special request. This Company is
COMPOSED of talented ladies' and gentle
men, and is deserving a liberal support
We can cheerfully recommend them to
the peop,e OF our ne:gnboring rowns.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

''India, my boy" said an Irish officer
to a friend on his arrival at Calcutta, ''iu
the finest climate under the sun; but a
lot of you2g fellows come out hele, and
they drink, and they eat, and they drink
and they die; and then they write home
to their parents pack of lies, and say
it's the climate as has killed them"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14
If you want good oyer-shirt go to
,he Clothag Store Of Mains & Bro.

THE UNENPLoEE1 or PHHADEL-
PHIA-There must be . great deal OF
distress among the vast number of IN
employed workingmen in Philadelphia,
and when the winter season opens with
all its severity, this viii be largely in
creased. The Press in. order to find
partial employment Eor them, advocates
the speedy commencement Of work on
the Centennial buildings, in opening the
streets leading to the Park, and a gener-
al cleaning and repairing of all the
streets of the city. This is the only
way in which great distress can be avert
ed. If Philadelphia has the public
spirit TO pay its ''row" officials any where
from seventy-fve TO one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars per annum, it
should not shrink from giving work to
its unemployed poo.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14
For good article of Jeans 90 to the
Clothing Store Of Mains & Bro.

The monster ship which England has
ch-istened the Shah, out of compliment
- the posen:ate, has just been launched
at Portsmouth, and is regarded as one of
the complet 3st ships in the navy. She
is built of wood, and is he fifth of the
new wooden vessels which have been in
troduced into tie navy. There is moth
ing remarkable about her construction,
but conside. .ble interest has been ex-
cired about ships of this class from the
mere fact that they are wooden, and .hat
in the present day it should be found de.
sirble to recommence wooden ship
building. &
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

II costs money to furnish Runners with hor.
ses and buggies which added 10 the commissions
paid them makes a large item and the buyer hiss
to pay 1t. There is no getting around this fact,
although the runner (teazer) vehemently pro
tests that HE win 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 Foreign and American Mar
bles vary from twenty 10 hfty per cent, being
graded as No. /, ?, 3, average and common
Now when n runner hnds IL necessary 70 sell
very cheap, and although he promises the best,
still when the work is being done the different
grades of stock will be used according a. the
price demands and 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, and II
buyers want the cheaper grades, the prices viii
be lowered accordingly, but mind you, the dif-
ference will be fairly pointed out and you Will
not be made to believe that you are getting the
best instead Of the cheaper kind. In buying
marble work it is very important that you
be suited. II Is not an article 10 be cast aaideh
not liked and If not suited you viii always re-
sret It. Place no confidence In tomb stone bum-
mers who make themselves 90 offensive by beg
ging and tenzing you 10 buy Of them. They
will promise you anything and everything 70 In
duce you to buy.
By visiting our works you viii save money
and also get job that win give you satisfaction
in ALL respects. II lnconvenient 70 come and
see US, drop US a line when you aroready to buy
and we viii call on you with our designs and
| give you prices. BY doing this you cannot lose
anything but you may gain considerable.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

J. G. Huffman, Prosecu ing A;erney
elect, honored us with call to day. Mr..
H. is young man Of ability-though
with modest pretensions. That he is
Pooular, no one will dispute, and we
should think that he very handsome
support he received at the lac election
VIII srffice 10 make him feel good under
the ibis fo~ long ;ime.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14
PREFERRED SPECIALS.

JUST ARRIvED-Freshf from the man
ufacturers, a large stock of watches,
clocks, jewellery, spec. acles, &C., &C., at
]. c. Curran's jewellery store.
P. 5. The unequalled Elgin watch
predomina!es, as / is we'll known to be
the best time piece for the money in
America. Try one and see. v1n21
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

When Major Pauline Cushman a-riv-
ed in San Francisco la'ely, she wan.ed
to lecture, but couldn't afford 10 adver-
tise. So she just cowhided man in
public, and is now one of the pearls OF
the platform.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

Richard Mackay, who has just been
sent to the Colorado Penitentiary for a
term of eighteen months for manslaugh-
ter, owns some of the best mining claims
about Nevada, in Gilpin county, and is
reported to be worth seyenty-fve thous-
and or one hundred thousand dollars.
His case was carried through all the
Courts, lasting nearly three years, and
was conducted by the best counsel in
the Territory. He has spent thirty
thousand dollars in the effort to get clear.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

A SUIT against Insurance companies
for 100000 or more has been COM
menced in Iowa, because they have fail
ed to comply with the law requiring
them 70 file a statement with the Audit
or of the State, as is The law in the State
of Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

REMOVAL. Tn. weii-fnown and
Popular Boot and Shoe Establishment
of Waller & Russell, will change ioca-
tion on Monday ne s.-Johnson's new
building, south side Public Square, mas
been fitted up for this firm, and VII
hereafter be the headquarters of this ex-
tensive establishment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

L o. o. F.
Somerset Lodge No. 352, meets at Odd Fellows
Hall, every Saturday evening at O'Clock.
NO 76 F. & A.
Somerset Lodge, No. 75, f. and A. NJ, meet:
at their hall, on Wednesdays, preceding the
full moon of each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 61.
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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Money Matters arc Close.

And I mean to sell $1,000 worth OF
goods in the next 40 days, at less figures
than ever befo known in this part OF
Ohio. Call and price my goods, and
see that ! mean business.
J. c. CUFRAN.
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Few people realize how hollow a
thing MOD m railroad is. In former
times, the old-fashioned way was to form
a company, issue stock, have it paid for
IN cash, and use the money 20 build the
road. Later and more improved meth
DDS have mainly suspended this, and the
roads are now generally b uilt by bond
holders.
This method of building 4 road places
it n he control of those who nave no
interest in it e-cept to NAL e as large
profits fog themselves as possible. Tney
have out very little money at stake, and
when they have formed out all the fran
cnises, they will tnen hand over the skel-
etOT 10 those whose money really built
the road, and no will find IT very much
ike smol ed o~ange.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

I j. > al s7Ile road hauled 202 ear
load of coal from Shawnee ON Saturday;
and the Sandusky road to2k 35 more
loaded freight cars out Of Newark on
the sare day, than hey have ever done
in one day before.
That indicates he SORT of pluck tina.
can tide o7er the prcsen fharcial c'is;s,
notwithstlndirg the fears of a few miser-
ly souls who try to hide their money
NelCUrk American.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

A Springfield, Illinois, editor who
took a Turkish bath, is now badly wor-
ried about his clothes. They are all
wo sizes too large.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

Fresh Fish, from the Reservoir, may
he had rom the fish man, every Thurs
day, at tne Russell House Those who
relish black bass, catfish, san-fsh, and
the ike, should make nore5of th;s
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14
Somerset Church Directory,

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday at
1O15 A. NJ. Sunday School 9 A. NJ. Rev D. NJ.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
NJ. Vespers p. NJ. Rev. d. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 1917 A. NJ.
Sabbath School A. NJ. Rev.sBsF. Thomas,
Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

The New York Bulletin charges that
the "pure- minded, unsophisticated farm
ers" are the gentlemen who hide away
the greenbacks,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14
MARRIED.

On the 9th inst at the American House, by
Rev. C. W. Hoyman, Mr.. Andrew -Drumn, to
Miss Jane Cloud, all of Fairfield Co, Ohio.
On the 1871 inst. by Rev G. w. Hoyman at
his residence Mr.. Amos King to Miss Amanda
G. Brubaker, all of the vicinity of Thornville,
Perry Co., Ohio
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

Sk:oner & b o., hIve not been ex-
ce; cd by any house in he countJ, in
the sole of Pain : Oils sad VaIa sh.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

We employ no runners, neither do We go ha
ziES about the country (as many do) calling on
people as soon as theyshave buried their dear
ones and beg, teaze and insist on their buying
Of We prefer to have q more decent re-
gard for their feelings. We are almost daily re-
oeiving letters from persons outside Of Licking
County, wanting marble work and inviting us
70 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.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

Good b,ndi9g's car he had at the
CIo.hing Store j Mains & B.. Cn p
e than any W ,ere elss III tow |.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

The ye,y best of ;a;lors' trimmings
can be found cheap at the Clothing Store
of Mains & Bro
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Closing out ct Cost.

\ fine stock of pocket books, and also
a fine lot of Table and Pocket Cutlery
This is rare chance! Call and see.
81. c. CURRAN.
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10) different kinds Of pocket books at
J. c. Curran's, at from Is cents to 81 90
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R. & O. R. R-sfraitsyIIIe Division

GOING SOUTH.
Mail and Accommodation leaves Newark at A.
NJ, arrives at Somerset at 500 A. M, and
Shawnee at 910 A. NJ.
Passenger train leaves Newark at 4.15 p. NJ, ar
rive at Somerset at 5.24 p. NJ, aad Shawnee at
6.30P. NJ.
GOING NORTH.
Mail and Accommodation leave Shawnee at 10 A.
NJ, arrive at Somerset II. 13 A. NJ, arriving at
Newark at 1855 P. NJ.
Passenger train leaves Shawnee at p. NJ, ar
rives at Somerset S,02, and Newark $50 P. NJ
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

Fresh Oysters may be fo,.nd at Nike
Eowman's, at all times. And he sells
them cheap.
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II buyers visit rooms they can soc the
work all finished and set up just as It win be
when placed in TIE cemetery, and know just
what they are buying, and cannot be imposed
upon.
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Read the following;

o. p. MeAarin. EaQ.
DEAR SIR:-Yours asking IN regard 20 WORK lg
our Cemetery Is before me. have very good
opportunity Of comparing the work put upon
our grounds and can say with the utmost TRUTH
fuIlneas and sincerity, that 20 far as my Judgment
goes and 90 far a. have heard the opinion q
the public, your work Is regarded 90 auEpanalnG
an others both In quality of marble and work.
manship and on this point may truly say there
is hardly room for but one opinion.
I don't know that have ever expressed an
opinion 10 you on this subject, but have1aa you
remark deep interest In the character OF our
beautiful cemetery, and have on that ep-
count often spoken Of the great merits Of your
work. Yours Respectfully ,.
sup't of Ceder I'm Cemetery, Newark, o.
The above n applied TO nlne-tentha Of the
Cemeteries In Licking Co. would b q true state
ment Facts cannot be successfully disputed.
We also have a Hplsnded stock uf ironi slate
and marble mantels. Any one buying a mnnteii
will be furnished AZ net cost, complete CRATES lr
their entire house. A complete crate consists
of the front, fender, summer 'front.' fire basket
-''' p-''' o. F. MEHURIN A SON.
shopa and Ware Rooms Wea. Man Street,
Newark, Ohio.
May 20. 1S7A VIM
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----'s-@a3--1a---
General Ryan, the vic.im of Spain in
Cuba, was well known in Washington
D. c., as greatl.dies, man, and c-eated
a sens icn while promeaading the
aven-Ie, with his mit;taf- cape, large
TIE al orai u hat, long curling hair, &c,
Ie V avs ca-Ted a ve~y heavy cane,
alc was generally accompanied by an
r.,' sually large bloodhound, which was
a te 10. % many pedestrians. He fire.
qrert had dific2i-ies in ne hotel lob
bes generals following up a discussion
o. Crbsn mat ers in that way. He was
az o,r ven: y-e:ght Yeas of age, and was
We e6ccated.
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CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A.
iii. WULIARD. M. d

physician AND SURGEON. Office one
IL door south Of Post Office, Somerset, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-11-14

If You want fine broad cloth coat, go
to the Clothing store of Mains & Bro.
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LOOK HERE!-An excellent opportu-
nifty is now offered to persons wishing
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, ETC., at the
'old reliable" stand of J.>C. Curran.-
Call and see him, as he is selling at great
ty reduced prices, and guarantees satis-
faction in every particular. "a.