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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
CARDINGToN, o, Jan IA, 1874.

CARDINGToN, y, Jan Ia, 1874.
Rev. B. f. Thomas:
Dear Brother:-Sis-
ter Adelaide Spencer, came here as a
teacher three years ago next spring. She
Joined the church here by certifacte,
and has been, during all her stay here,
highly respected and esteemed young
lady. She was intelligent, modest and
refined in her department, and won the
esteem of all who knew her.
She was faithful to religious duty; gem
orally regular at class meetings and 9TH
er services. Once in two weeks in the
evening, when the Presbyterians had
preaching she played the organ for their
singers. visited her several times du-
ring her illness and always found her
truthful and resigned.
| preached on Sunday evening, the
11th, from the Elementary sitting "at
the feet of Jesus" and made her life
and death part of the sermon. l men
toned this as my design in the morn
ing, and in the evening the house was
crowded with hearers. 1t would have
been gratifying to have heard how she
felt in the closing scene; but we doubt
not that Divine grace supported her to
the end and that her skilled and tuneful
voice is now employed in hymning the
songs of Heaven.
Yours Truly, L. B. GURLEY,
Pastor NJ. E. Church
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
Book Binding.

Persons having Books, Pamphlets,
Magazines, Music &C., &C., to be bound
can have it done on short notice and rea-
sonable terms by leaving it at this Office.
No. 40 IT,
Good news for every body; pictures for
the million, at G. Hempsted's Photo
graph and Ferrotype Gallery, Somerset
l have opened my gallery on Co
lumbus street, opposite the Jail for lim-
tied time and invite all the people of
Somerset and country around, to call
and see specimens and satisfy yourselves
that do understand the art of making
a perfect picture. Having had % years
experience in the business, can warrant
satisfaction. 1 am now making the
beautiful Rembrandt style of photo
graphs. Old pictures copied to large size
for framing. Those wanting Ferro-
types can have them taken four at one
sitting for only 80 cents. The Bonton
for so cents. Do not let cloudy wealth
er scare you out. can make you just
as good work on cloudy days, as when
the sun is shining. One more little
item, don't everyone wait for his neigh
Dor, but come ight along and show your
friends and neighbors that you have at
last got good and durable likeness.
G. HEMPSTED rtist
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

The St. Paul Pioneer says that eleven
poor Swedes, who had settled upon the
prairies some two hundred miles from
St. Paul, were dragged from their homes
on charge of cutting brush on public
lands, which they had done to keep their
families from perishing with cold. On
examination they were discharged and
turned pennlless into the streets to make
their way home the best they could.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

The only way for farmers and business
men to benefit the public and themselves
generally is to adopt a system of good
roads throughout the county. 1t will be
the establishing of permanent markets,
and better prices for everything to be
sold, the enhancement of value of real
estate, so that every dollar expended on
the roads will benefit the public five
Hooking Sentinel.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

We .aust again enquire as to the status
of the Somerset & Roseville railroad
project. 1t strikes us that the people of
Somerset are permitting very impor
tant enterprise to ''drag," in not going
to work with a will to secure the con-
struction of this short stretch of road
The more apparent this would seem,
since it is known that the people along
the proposed line are very favorably i'm
pressed with the project.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Blakeney's talented Dramatic Com
dany played two nights III this place to
pretty fair houses, and gave entire satis-
faction to their audience This troupe
deserves liberal patronage from playgo-
ers. 1t is composed of talented ladies
and gentlemen, who aside from their ac-
knowledge skill upon the boards, are
refined and companionable people in the
social walks of life. We should be
pleased to announce their early return
to our village.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

NEW INSURANCE CoMPARY.-M
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-
anee Company, organized under act of
April 27, 1872, with a capital of $780,
600, 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
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Mrs. Sarah Zartman-daughter of
John L. Williams, Esq, of this place
died at her residence three miles south
of Somerset, on Wednesday morning
last, after a protracted and painful i'll
ness. Her remains were inferred in the
Methodist Cemetery near this place on
Yesterday
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Wool Market.

PHILADELPHIA, January 20.-Wool
in good demand, firm and scarce; Ohio,
Pennsylvania and West Virginia double
extra 56@58c, extra 55@57c, medium
55@573c, coarse 50@52c, New York,
Michigan, Indiana and Western fine so
@53c, medium 53@56c, coarse 50@52c,
combing washed 629@65c, combing un-
washed 40Ml425c.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

A Check for $500 was recently receiv-
ed by the Treasurer of the United States
from Brooklyn bank with instructions
to place it to the credit of the conscience
fund. Good for the City of Churches.
If all those who have robbed the Gov
ernment of ten and hundred times that
amount will now come forward we may
speedily pay off the national debt.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

FULFILLMENT BETTER THANMPRoM-
IsE.-Some of the papers last year were
six or eight months behind hand
in filling their orders for chromos. Tai
mage's paper, The Christian at Work,
has taken time by the forelock, and has
scores of thousands piled up in its ware
house ready for any emergency. Agents
make note of this. Sample copies and
terms sent free. Office 102 Chambers
street New York See their advertise
Yoanf
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
PREFERRED SPECIALS.
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 SKINNER & Bro.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

1t is good thing for the editor of the
Nelsonville Miner that the Mineral Re-
gion Mutual Admiration Society does
not prevent the initiation of constitu-
tional fools into its useful organization.
And he may console himself upon his
promotion to the responsible and indis-
pensible Office of sphincter of the body.
Whatever else may be said of him, ma
ture, certainly admirably adapted him
for that.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
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 Bro, Proprietors
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, Rouseculp Bro. Preprietors
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. II. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
J. T. 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
H. Kokensperger, Wagon Maker.
J. Clemson, Plasturer.
J. P. Deohant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

No man who parted his name in the
middle or owned three front names was
ever elected President of the United
States. In fact, all the Presidents but
four had each but one front name. Nor
al: Don't use front names recklessly in
naming your babies.-N Memphis Ara-
lanche
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
Societies.


T. u T.
Somerset Lodge No. 352, meets at Odd Fellow
Hall, every Saturday evening at s O'Clock.
NO. 76 F. 4 A. NJ.
Somerset Lodge, No. 70, L. and A. NJ, meets
at their hail. on Wednesdays preceding the
full moon of each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 81.
F. A. NJ. meets at Masonic Hall, ON the Mon
day preceding the full moon of each month
Companions in good standing are cordially invi-
tedto attend.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
Perry Nursery, Somerset, Ohio.

10000 apple trees, 10000 peach, pear,
plum and cherry trees, 1000 evergreens,
$4,000 Usage hedge plants, grape vines,
raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, goose
berry. All the above trees and plants
in variety and at prices to suit the times.
Address me at Somerset, Perry co., o.,
or ealt at the Nursery two miles North
of Somerset. S. M. LENTz.
No. Al
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Bob Turner, just arrested at Millwau-
kee for killing his brother, is likely to
prove the champion murderer of the day.
On being questioned closely he remem-
bered having murdered two other per-
SONS, and finally, having come to consid-
er himself sort of hero, confessed to
having killed nearly forty persons in all.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

The citizens of Logan and vicinity
are stirring up the pike question with a
view to securing the early building of
some good roads in their county. That
;s r;obt. There is money and convent
ence in mixes
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

We were made happy by call, one
day last week, from our old trends, Mr..
and Mrs. ). H Blakeney, who were
formerly residents of this place, and were
prominent members of the romantic
"Mohican crowd" which hourished here
about seventeen or eighteen years ago.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

If next Sunday should prove to be a
passably fair day, there is reason to be-
lieve that the crowd which usually con-
gregates on that day to take note of the
progress of DR.. Magruder's new build
ing, will be much larger than upon any
Sunday since the work has been COM
rnanced
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
ONE MILE SOUTH OF SOMERSET.

TTNHIS farm contains 147 acres in high state
Il o. cultivation, and upon which are commo-
dious b-iek residence, spring house, and never
failing spring, good barns with wagon sheds,
800 be9-i1g 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, JoHS GALL.
July 25, 1873. IS Somerset, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
CHAPPEp HANDS. face. rough ski

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, 1874-01-23

William Coe, who stole horse few
weeks ago, from the Morehead place
near this village, has been captured and
is now in Jail at New Lexington, await
ing trial. Coe is an old man, and used
to teach school in the southern and
southeastern part of this county.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
Somerset Church Directory.

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday a
1872 A. N. Sunday School . A. NJ. Rev D. NJ
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC
South Columbus street. Mass at 5 and 10 A
". Nespers p. NJ. Rev. u. H. Noon. Pastor
METHODIST.
East Main street Services at 1917 A. NJ
Sabbath School 4. NJ. Rev. IF. Thomas
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Under the guidance of Mr.. S. H. Skin
ner, quite number of Young people of
both sexes Of this place, who are making
music-vocal and instrumental-as study,
will give an entertainment at the Town
Hall on Tuesday evening next. Our
citizens should give them crowded
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

General Grant has purchased the
ground for his contemplated permanent
residence in Washington at the corner
of Vermont avenue, P and Thirteenth
street, at farther circle, due east of Sena-
tor Stewards house
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
Stock Markets.

EAST LIBERTY, January 2O.-Cattle
arrivals 81 cars; medium $5@5 629, COM
mon $4 25@4 IS. Bulls s. 50@3 20.
Hog arrivals A cars; best Philadelphia
$5 80@5 90. Workers S. 30@5 go. Sheep
arrivals AZ cars; best $5@5 25, medium
$4@4 95, common $3@3 so.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Any person wishing to buy fine
bunch of shoats, can consult the owner
of the same, by calling on Sam Kagay,
at this Office. They will average about
eighty pounds, and can be baught low.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

We are in receipt of the Philadelphia
Public Ledger Almanac, for 1874. 1t is
a beautiful and most useful work. 1t is
truly "a handy book of useful informa-
tion for every day reference" as glance
through its pages will show.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Chicago had another disastrous fire on
the 20th inst. The Union Central De-
pot, and row Of business houses were
destroyed. Loss between three hundred
thousand and four hundred thousand
dollars
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Farms in Perry and Fairfield counties
lying along the line of the Maysville
pike, a iou road, sell for twenty and thir-
ty dollars per acre more than farms
equally good, but distant five and six
miles from the pike Hooking Sentinel.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Il costs money to furnish Runners with hor-
SEES and buggies which added 10 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) 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, t0-wit
The market prices Of Foreign and American Mar
bles vary from twenty to fifty per cent, being
graded as No. /, q 3, average and common
Now when a runner finds II necessary 10 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 as the
price demands aud when delivered the buyer
with his want Of experience cannot detect the
difference. In our ware rooms can always De
found the best and at the lowest rates, and n
buyers want the cheaper grades, the prices win
be lowered accordingly, but mind you, the diff
ference viii 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 It is very important that you
be suited. II is not article 10 be cast aside "a
not liked, and Il not suited you win always re-
gret It. Place no confidence in tomb stone bum-
mers who make themselves 80 offensive by beg
ging and teazing you to buy Of them. They
win promise you anything and everything to In
duce You 10 buy.
By visiting our works you will save money
and also get job that will give you satisfaction
in alll respects. II ineonyenient 10 come and
sec us, drop us @I line when you are ready 10 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, 1874-01-23
For Sale.

LOT ON Columbus street, south of my resi-
N denee, containing seventy feet in front,
and running back one hundred and sixty feet
Sad lot is fine location for residence. L will
sell it low. i. r.. MAGRUDER.
Oct. II, 1873. 27w3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

VIM. Good, Esq, died at his residence
in ThornviIle on Tuesday last, and was
inferred in this place yesterday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

A convention is to be called to consid-
er measures for preserving the forests of
the Northwest from the depredations of
lumbermen.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Mrs. Margaret Boyd, formerly Miss
Dodd, of this place. died at Junction
City, in this county, on Sunday last, and
her remains were brought to this vicin-
ity on Monday last for interment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

A company of British capitalists have
recently invested 81, 100000 in a water
power at Augusta, Georgia, for the pur-
pose of manufacturing cotton. A fine
cotton mill is on the property.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Remember the concert to be given at
the Town Hall, in this place, on Tues
day evening next, by Mr.. S. H. Skinner
and class. Great pains are being taken
to render the entertainment a success.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

In Montana is the "Valley of Eden,"
five thousand feet above sea level, where
the snow never falls, while in adjacent
valleys less elevated the snow falls.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

The members Of the Boston choirs are
mostly salaried singers, and they cost
annually about $150,000. Another evil
dence Of the degeneracy of the times.
When the morning stars sang together
the whole business was conducted on. the
voluntary subscription system Brook
Ign Argus
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

How would it do to "re-organize" the
street crossings which were put down by
the town authorities last Fall? These
crossings are not up to business by about
six inches.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Miss c. A. Burns is still giving lessons
in Vocal and instrumental music, and
respectfully solicits share of patronage
from those desiring to accomplish them
selves as performers upon the piano or
organ, or as vocalists The charge for
20 lessons leach lesson one hour i'm dura-
tion) is $40. Persons are not obliged to
attend the classes regularly, and no
charge made for lessons that are missed
But prompt attention is desired.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Court will convene in New Lexington
on Monday next.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Colonel n. B. Colborn died at New
Lexington on Sunday last, and was
buried on Tuesday by the Masonic Fra
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Go to the Concert on Tuesday even
ing next at the Town Hall. The pro-
gramme will be "variegated''- ''-and will
embrace good music of all kinds
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Walker & Russell have on hand an
assortment of Kip and Stoga Boots of
their own make, warranted to give sat
isfaetion. Call and procure pair.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Songs Of praise are rendered in the
churches of Hampton, Iowa, to guitar
accompaniment
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
ga NEW THING UNDER THE SUM- .
sixteen OIL Paintings in "a Book !
)man i'm Sacred History,


Never before was such an idea attempted for
book illustration; every one who has seen it pro-
nOunces it SUPERB. Mrs. Harriet Beecher
Stowe's latest work.
Woman i'm Sacred History,
is a series of narrative sketches drawn from
Scriptural, historical and legendary sources IL
lustrated with sixteen choice Oil Chromos, after
paintings of the most celebrated artists Of the
world, giving rich and magnificent variety of
Oriental costume and beauty. Mrs. Stowe in
her charming style has written book full of in
terest, and without dull page in il, which even
if not illustrated would sell rapidly; but the
Brilliant Oil-COlOr Pictures
make it one of the most unique, original and
remarkable books ever offered. The pictures, If
published separately, would readily sell for 90
each-or S32, while the entire book, with the
sixteen pictures, together with the sixteen pic
lures, together with sumptuous bindings of the
volume, can be had for one-ffth of that amount
The book is published in English and German,
and is making tremendous
SENSA TION AMONG AGENTS
and salesmcn because it Is absolutely setr and
''has money in it," To get pleasant work and
good pay, send for terms, circulars, &c, to J. b.
FORD CO., New York, Boston, Chicago, San
Francisco, or Cincinnati.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

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, 1874-01-23

The hog ordinance has played ont. AT
least, it has not, been rigidly enforced
lately
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

Rev. Father Edelen left Somerset for
Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday last.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23

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 1t SUI
perior to any of the other oils in mar
ket 4w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-23
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
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 l. 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, 1874-01-23
Money Matters arc Close.

100 different kinds of pocket books at
j. G. Curran's, at from Is cents to So 90
each