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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

The intelligent compositor, abetted by
the vigilant proof-reader, has succeeded
in announcing through the Kansas
City Journal that at Miss Phoebe Coz
zens' lecture local choir 'would pun
ish some SOUP" though the advertiser
declares that he wrote furnish some
songs. 1T was the same paper which an
nounced in 1872, in bold type, "The
Common-Ten Oxen Landed in New
York" the editor having written, "The
Communicable Tocsin Sounded" &c.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

The inauguration of VIM. Allen as
Governor of Ohio, which will take place
on the II inst, is to be made the occa-
sion of the biggest time" that has ta-
ken place at the Capital for a long
while. All the Jolly, old-time Demo-
Gratis in the State will be there; there
will be music and dancingand all kinds
of revelry by night. A large crowd will
no doubt be in attendance to witness
the Inauguration of the first Democratic
Governor of the State in twenty years.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
Societies.

1. o. o. F.
Somerset Lodge No. 352, meets at Odd Fellow :
Hall, every Saturday evening at O'Clock.
No. 76 F. d A. n.
Somerset Lodge No. 70, F. and A. NJ, meets
at their hall, Wednesdays, preceding the
full moon OF each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 81.
IF. A. NJ. meets at Masonic Hail. on the Mon
day preceding the full moon of each month
Companions in good standing are cordially inyi-
tedtO attend.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin,
pimples, ringworm, salt-rheum and 9th
er cutaneous affections cured, and the
skin made soft and smooth, by using JU-
NIPER TAR SOAP, made by Caswell,
Hazard & Co., New York. Be certain
to get the JUMPER TAR SOAP, as there
are many limitations made with common
tar which are worthless. 4w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A Baltimore man, who evidently en-
tertained strong dislike to legal pro-
ceedings, left clause in his will, saying:
at is my desire that the foregoing re-
quest may be fully carried out, and as l
have decided opinion of the bad effects
of law, therefore hope none ofmy heirs
viii SO far forget themselves as to resort
to law for alleged wrongs in the distri-
button of the small amount of property
I may leave; or, if they SO far forget
themselves, / therefore require my exc
eutors to deprive such parties of the
share ofproperty that may be due them"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
Somerset Church Directory.

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday at
1912 \. NJ. Sunday School 9 A. NJ. Rev ID. NJ.
WiSeman Pastor
CATHOLIC.
utir<jolumbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
NJ. Vespers 7. N. Rev. d. ii. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services al lO15 A. NJ.
Sabbath School a. NJ. Rev. BgF. Thomas,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A church fair device in Troy rather
knocks the mock-marriage chip off Tai
mage's shoulder. A ragged colored
man and woman entered the crowded
rooms and pleaded for aims. They said
they were starving, and their plight
touched the hearts and wallets of the
crowd. After collecting good sum Of
money, the colored couple wiped the
burnt cork off their faces, and two of the
pillars of the church were revealed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

Those of our readers who have de-
sire to attend the inaugural ceremonies
at Columbus on the 18th, will be pleased
to learn that they can purchase tickets
at the depot in this place for the round
trip for $500. No one can consistently
growl at the price.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

We understand that Marion Cha1ant
entertains the idea of converting the old
Foundry property in this place into a
stoneware factory. There is ample room
there for four wheels, which would make
vary avfopsiva sbop
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A Pennsylvania clergyman has made
a hit by introducing personals" in his
prayers. For instance: "Lord, have
mercy on John Shanahan who keeps
saloon near the old red bridge. Either
lay him on bed of sickness or have
him removed from town."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

1t is gravely related in China that at
the audience given by the Emperor "the
ambassadors were so overwhelmed by the
augustness of His Imperial Majesty,
that not one of them could speak word,
and most of them had to be led out in a
faintinp condition"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A newspaper in Southern California
advises greater cultivation of the fig tree
because the fruit is so good for hog feed
An acre of figs will fat ten more hogs
than will an acre of corn. All that is
necessary is to stick fig cutting in the
ground, and in three or four months the
plant will bear fruit-three crops year
and in three years the tree attains the
size of twenty -year-old apple tree.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

The choicest groceries, at the lowest
prices, may be found at the Grocery Of
W.. II. Darst, on West Main street. He
keeps everything, nearly, in the grocery
line, and makes a specially of keeping
the very best quality of goods-so it
will pay you TO make your purchases
from him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
PREFERRED SPECIALS.
For the Public.

Having made arrangements with a firm in Bal
timore, will sell Oysters at the following pri-
ces:-XXX2 25 cts: A 35 cents, or two for 65 cents.
Be Also, a fine selection of Groceries con-
stantly on hand. A. KEMPF.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A good deal of coal is being brought
from the banks south of town. For a
few weeks the trade was pretty general
Iv suspended on account Of the bad roads
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

1t costs money 10 furnish Runners with hor-
ses and buggies which added to the commissions
paid them makes a large item and the buyer has
to pay it. There Is no getting around this fact,
although the runner tteazer) vehemenuy 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 to fifty per cent, being
graded as No. ], 2, 3, average and common
Now when a runner finds 81 necessary 10 sell
very cheap, and although he promises the best,
stiI when the work IS being done tho different
grades Of stock viii be used according as the
price demands and when delivered the buyer
with his want Of experience cannot detect the
difference. In cur ware rooms can always be-
found the best and at the lowest rates, and n
buyers want the cheaper grades, the prices viii
he lowered accordingly, but mind you, the dii-
ference Will be fairly pointed out ana you viii
not be made 10 believe that you are getting tho
best instead Of the cheaper kind in buying
marble work il IS very important that you
be suited. II is not an article to be cast asideh
not liked, and II not suited you win always re-
gret It. Place no confidence in tomb stone bum
mers who make themselves so offensive by beg
ging and teazing you to buy Of them. They
will promise you anything and everything 70 in
duee you 10 buy.
BY visiting our works sou viii save money
and also get job that win give you satisfaction
in ALL respects. II inconveniont to come and
see us, drop US line when you are ready 20 buy,
and we will call on you with our designs and
give you prices BY doing this you cannot loso
anything bet You may gain considerable.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

We were pleased to meet upon our
streets the other day, our young friend
Charley Williams, of Lancaster. He
seemed to he enioying life.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

EDITOR PREss:-I will sell Excur-
sion Tickets to parties attending the
Convention to be held in Columbus,
January 18th, 1874, for 3.
Tickets placed on sale January 10th,
11th and 18th, and good to return until
January 18th, 1874. J. w. LEE, Ag't.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

EDITOR Press: Some time last sum-
mer, there was a written request, signed
by number. of our citizens, presented
to Mr. p H. Binckiey, asking him to
deliver a lecture in the Town Hall ON
the ''Races of Mankind" I presented
that request, and Mr. B. said he would
comply when the evenings were longer,
or something to that effect That time
has now arrived; when can we have the
lecture? ONE OF TIFE SUBSCRIBERS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Rissler & Linville, dealers in Hardware, Nails,
Stoves, Tobacco, &c.
Noah Swick, dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c.
Rouseculp & Bro. dealers in Family Groceries
J. w. Thomas & Co. dealers in Dry Goods,
Queensware Notions, &c.
Gutelius House. Gntelius d Bro, ProprietoIs
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor.
Robert Forgraves, dealer in all kinds of Liquors
Robinson & Dickson, Blacksmiths.
Whitmer & Hite, Physicians and Surgeons
Yost & Groves, dealers in Dry Goods, Notions,
and all kinds of Merchandise.
Central House, Rouseeulp Bro. Proprietors
Gutelius Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purposes
Frederick Steiner & Sons, Manufacturer of
Harness, Saddles, &c.
Jefferson & Co., dealers in Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Notions, &c.
W. H. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
J. L. Moor, Boot and Shoe manufacturer.
T. J. Foster, Blacksmith.
n. L. Stevens, Dentist
j. Dunwoody, Root and Shoe Maker.
Peter RousecuIp, Blacksmith.
Stevens Son. Carpenters.
II. Kokensperger, Wagon Maker.
J. Clemson, Plasturer.
J. P. Deohant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. r. Y
Somerset Grain Market.
Stock Markets.

EAST LIBERTY, December 30.-Cattle arrivals
cars; best Sc 25 medium S5@5 so, common So
1904; no stockers; Bulls So. Hog arrivals none;
no sales. Sheep arrivals car; no sales.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

"Were you guarded in your conduct
while in London?" asked father of his
son, who had just returned from a visit
to that city. "Yes, sir; part of the time
by two policemen"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

Some Of these persons have been resi-
dents of this place and vicinity for
sixty five years-coming here when all
the surroundings were bowling will
derness inhabited BY savages and wild
beasts
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
Choice Groceries at A. Kempfs.

New INSURANCE CoMPASY.-Mr.
David Ansel has been appointed an agent
for this county, of the Farmers Home
Insurance Company, of Jelloway, Knox
county, Ohio-a joint stock Fire Insur-
ance Company, organized under act of
April 27, 1872, with a capital of $780,
900, and duly authorized to commence
business February Is, 1873. The officers
are j: s. Tilton, President, and S. Hide
brand, Secretary.
Farmers desiring insurance, will do
well toconsult Mr.. Ansel. The Compa-
ny is reliable one, and its rates are
moderate.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

Since our last, we have heard moth
ing to encourage us i'll the hope that we
are to have a fire engine
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

Send % cents to James Wick, Roches-
ter, n. Y, and get his beautiful and val
liable quarterly, "The Floral Guide"
for one year. 1t is well worth double
that sum of money. And there is more
teresting matters pertaining to the veg
etable garden are discussed IN its pages.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A. cotillion party was given at the
Town Hall on Tuesday night last, by
Mr.. Harner, mine host of the American
House. A goodly number Of the those
who delight in the "giddy mazes of the
Dance" participated in the festivities,
which lasted till nearly morn. At
twelve o'clock a splendid supper was
served at the American. Those who
attended the party pronounce it the
most pleasant one of the season.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A jury in Iowa recently awarded a To-
comotive engineer $4,000 damages for
injuries received while in the discharge
of his duties.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

x-President Fillmore and the sur
viving members of his Cabinet will be
entertained by Mr.. William w. Cor
coran, at Washington, this week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

Another faesh arrival of fine goods for
the holiday trade at the jewelry store of
J. c.. Curran.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

School inks, at 5 cents per bottle
Slstes from cents upwards, Envelops
at 5 cents per pack, good paper at Is
cents quire, 8 lead pencils for q dime
and everything sold down low at Cur
rams.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A. r. Yost, the popular and wide
awake dry goods merchant on the south
west corner of the square, still holds
his own, and from the gradually increas-
ing trade which he is enjoying, we
shouldn't wonder if he is indirectly ta-
king the "underpinning, so to speak,
from some of the other dealers. The
truth IS, Yost understands his business,
and takes pleasure in seeing it flourish;
and he knows that it can only be made
to this by strictly straight forward
course in disposing of goods. By stead
fastly following this course he has made
his establishment. popular 'institu-
tion.n
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

Mr.. Sam skinner, assisted by some of
our amateur musical talent, will give a
concert in the Town Hall in the course
of few weeks-further notice whereof
will be given in these columns in due
time. Sammy promises it shall be an
entertaining affair.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

The GAINESVILLE Exposition was sue
cess, and was well attended by the citi-
zens of neighboring towns and villages.
The liberal support which was given the
enterprise will doubtless encourage the
citizens of that thriving city to spread
themselves in getting up rousing Ex-
position next year.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

GOLD is DowN.-And / am selling
goods lower than ever before known in
Somerset. Call and see and you will be
convinced. "a J.C. CuRRAN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

If is in order, we should like to in
quire whether provisions-other than
simply bucket and rope-are to be
made to get the water out of the public
cisterns, in case it may be needed. The
cisterns have cost good deal of money,
and it would not be wise to stop short of
making Of them Of practical use in cases
of emergency. The cheapest-in the
"long run'-and best move to make to
render them serviceable, is to purchase
a good fire engine, and this ought to be
DONE But if it be determined not to do
this, pumps should be placed in them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A Kansas county treasurer has ''got
away" with $4,000 The Chicago
Times. however insists that city is still
ahead.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

The catching of frogs has become quite
cording to a Newburyport newspaper the
frog-fshery employs number of men in
that neighborhood The market for
them is in Boston, where the epicures
like them as change after too many
fish-balls. One Newburyport man has
taken 1,O00-and another 600 frogs this
season, making {, 200 hind-1egs in all
These creatures after capture are kept
in tubs, fatted with meal, and forwarded
to order.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

REDUCTION OF FAREs.-We learn
from the Columbus Journal that the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co., have
made a reduction of fares in accord
with the demands of the stringent times;
commencing last Monday. From Co
lumbus to Baltimore or Washington the
fare is now ten dollars; from Cincinnati
to Baltimore, ten dollars; and from
Chicago to Baltimore, fifteen dollars.
The Journal says this company is the
first in the field with reduction Of
fares
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

Forest Grove, Washington, county Or
egon, is in trouble because of the per-
tinacious determination of a speculator
to start a whisky-shop in the Grove, un-
der the palladium of a United States Ii
cense. Now the land site of the village
was granted upon the express condition
that no whisky-shop should be maintain
ed within its borders. Whoever, there
fore, shall successfully establish one will
abolish the town, and render necessary a
most general and extraordinary house
moving
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
SEWING MACHINES.
The "DOmestic."

am in the field again, agent for the
sale of the best Sewing Machine / have
ever 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
so 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 unrivalIed 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 l shall have the
pleasure of selling you just The machine
you ought to have for family and all
other kinds of serving.
/. CAIN, Agent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

DOES IT PAY.-One of the Agents of
The Christian at Work, t. De Witt Tai
mage's paper, recently obtained $50 sub
scriptions in about eighty hours absolute
work. This,was great success to be sure,
but the agent had a fine paper and su-
perb chromos to back him. There is
room for more agents of the same sort.
Samples and terms free. Office 1O2
Chambers street New York. See adver-
tisement.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
SNOW FORK COAL AND MINING co.

II. c. GREINER, Sec. }. NJ. BROWN, Pr'-.
Office on North Columbus street,
NLTHERE can be seen the plat Of Murray
wv City, and can giso be obtained any need
ed information relative TO the purchase Of lots
In the same. All communications relative 10 the
purchase ef lots i'm said town, address TO the
President, all other communications address 10
the Secretary of the Company.
n. Il. Railroad Will be built and running
through Murray City this season, connecting
at or near Nelsonville. Now Is the time 20 So
cure bargains in town lots.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

This is the day of the year upon
which people ''turn over a new Ieaf.'-
The reason they don't turn over a new
leaf on New Years day is because that
day is celebrated as a holiday, and so,
the turning over process is omitted un-
til the next day. Sometimes the new
leaf lasts as long as month or more.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

WANTED.-Ten or dozen new Sub
scribers to the Somerset Press. The
same to pay for the paper in coal.
The Purest and Sweetest Cod-Liver
Oil is Hazard & Caswell's made on the
sea shore, from fresh, selected livers, by
Caswen, Hazard & Co., New York. 1t
is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken it prefer it to all
others. Physicians have decided it su-
perior to any of the other oils in mar
ket. 4w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
Read the iollowine

u. r. IlehurfH, Esg.
DEAR Sm-fours asking in regard 90 work lu
our Cemetery Is before me. have very good
opportunity Of comparing the work put upon
our grounds, and can say with the utmost truth
fullness and sincerity, that 90 far as my Judgment
goes, aud 80 far az / have heard the opinion OF
the public your work ~ regarded as surprising
all others both IN quality OF marble and work
manship, and on this point may truly snyt there
IS hardly room for but one opinion.
don't know that I have ever expressed au
opinion 10 you on this subject, but have a. you
remark deep interest IN the character Of eur
beautiful cemetery, and have on that ac
count often spoken u the great merits a yqui
work. Yours Respectfully,
HonEnT NlLLtuAe,
sup't Of Ccder nm Cemetery, Newark. g..
The above ii applied 20 ninc-tgntha ot thc
Cemeteries In Licking Co. would De true state
ments Facts cannot hC successfully disputed
We also have SPLENDID stock " ironi slate
and marble mantCls. Any one buying mnutflf
will be furnished at net cost complete CRATES tnt
their entire house. 4 complete grntc consist.
Of the front, fender summer 'front.' hrc basket.
q. T. MEHURTN A son.
shops and Ware Rooms Wea' Man street.
Newark, Ohio
May -, 1873. ylu7.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

II buyers visit our rooms they can sac the
work all finished and set up just as it will be-
when placed in the cemetery, aud know just
what they are buying, aud cannot be Imposed
upon.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

PANIC PRIcEsl-oysters only 25 cents
at A. Kempf
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

A new Orleans justice has decided
that where two families occupy house,
one family can't sing captain Jinks"
over thirty times in succession without
being liable to a fine.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

The reason that people go to Walker
& Russell for Boots and Shoes: Because
they deal exclusively in that line, and
of course can sell cheaper.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

OLD CITIzESs.-A few days since Mr.
Thomas johnson interested himself in
ascertaining the ages of some of the old
people in our midst. Below we give their
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
Somerset Official Directory.
Board of Education.
Business Directory.

CHURCHES.
German Reform; Rev. C. w. Hoyman, Pastor.
Lutheran; Rev. J Beekee, Pastor. a.
Methodist, Rev. +. F. Lewis, Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

For capital dish of oysters, choice
confectionaries, good cigar, or fine
chewing tobacco, just step into Frank
Harner's, north east corner Of the square,
and see how quickly and eheaply you
can be accommodated. Square dealing
and urbanity are characteristic of Frank.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

We keep in our ware r,oms LARGER stock
Of finished Marble and Granite Of all descrip-
tions than any other establishment in Ohio
The designs are sf groat variety, On American
and imported Marbles and Granitrs. Our steC
Of finished work now on hand amounts to
Fifteen Thousand Dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02

CUBAN SLAvERY.-The great slave
holding planters in Cuba are preparing
for the abolition of the slave system,
since they have learned from the Colo
NAL Secretary, now on visit to the Is
land, that action will assuredly be ta-
ken on the subject by the CASTELAR, Gov
eminent. A number of meetings have
recently been held among these slave
holders for the discussion of the matter.
They are of course utterly opposed to
emancipation; but Castelar's manifesto
is the subject, and the language and
conduct of the Cabinet Minister of the
Spanish Republic since his arrival, have
given them to understand that they can
no longer indulge in bluster or tricking.
They are now desirous of compromising,
and are agreeable to gradual extinc-
ton of slavery in the Island. 1t
is thought, however, that the Home
Government will insist on immediate
emancipation.