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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

George Alfred Townsend draws this
not fascinating picture of j. Wilkes
Booth. He was pet with the ladies,
and was a good reciter of such pieces as
Beautiful Snow" Crock Me to Sleep"
II Am Dying, Egypt" "The Bridge of
Sighs." For years Booth had obtained
social currency upon such recitation. He
was, besides, man of beaming pres
ence, bold, agreeable, good listener,
and just ignorant enough to be aware
of leading and vital misapprehensions,
and scrupulous enough in little matters
wherein nobody could take him up.
Townsend asserts that he was the idol of
dozen married and unmarried women
Of leisure; but outside of the hotel,
where his true character had its legiti-
mate development, he was a bruiser, a
creature, a patron of castaways.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

Good news for everybody; pictures for
the million, at C. Hempsted's Photo
graph and Ferrotype Gallery, Somerset.
l have opened my gallery on Co
lumbus street, opposite the Jail for linn
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. l 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 so cents. The Bonton
2 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 right along and show your
friends and neighbors that you have at
last got good and durable likeness.
c. HEMPsTED, Artist.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

1t is said that JEFF Davis goes to
Europe to escape General Joe Johnston's
impending military history, which it is
stated is terribly severe on the Confed-
crate ex-President, showing both his
military incapacity and the petty malice
and favoritism which controlled him.
Davis friends induced Johnston to take
one chapter out.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN that petition signed by
IL the requisite number of freeholders, will be
presented to the Commissioners of Perry county,
Ohio, at their next quarterly session, commenc-
ing on the first Monday in March, 1874, in New
Lexington, in said county, praying that a county
road may be viewed, laid out, and established
according to law; the same to commence at the
termination of the county road now existing,
commonly known the New Reading Road,
where it intersects with the Somerset and New
ark Road in Hopewell township in said county,
being in the section line between Section No. %
and Section No. 80 in Township No II and. Range
No. 16, where said Somerset and Newark road
crosses said section line, between the lands of
George Pherson and Henry Clouse. Thence due
East along the line between said Sections No. 2s
and No. 80, between the lands of Henry Clouse,
George Albert, Samuel Cotterman, and Jacob
Snyder on the North, and George Pherson. Solo
mon Boyer and Thomas Price on the South; and
thence for q short distance through the lands of
said Thomas Price to the point where said Sec
ton line intersects with the Somerset road, and
there to terminate.
MANY PETITIONERS.
Jannary 23 1874 41w5
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

All stockholders who have paid cub
scriptions to the capital stock of said
Association are requested to bring their
books to the Office of the undersigned
on or before the End day of March 1874,
in order that list of the same and the
payments may be made. This is impera-
lively necessary as the records and books
of the Association were lost in the late
fire. Amy books not reported on or be-
fore said day will be rejected in the final
adjustment of the affairs of the Associ-
alton. A meeting of the stockholders
will be held at said Office on said day at
7 o'clock p. m. All books should be
in before that time. By Order of the
Board. T. SPENCER STILLMAN,
2aOratarv
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
Perry Nursery, Somerset, Ohio.

10000 apple trees, 10000 peach, pear,
plum and cherry trees, 1000 eyergreens,
10000 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 calf at the Nursery two miles North
of Somerset ;. NJ. LENTZ.
No II
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

The common phrase, 81 thought /
should kill myself laughing" became a
sad reality with a man in Claremont
last Friday. He was engaged in conver-
sation with his wife and laughing very
heartily, when suddenly he said, "Stop;
you make me laugh too much," and
falling to the floor, instantly expired.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

An extraordinary piece of daring took
place at the shooting gallery on Satur-
day night. The actors in the scene
were ex-policeman Newman and Mr..
Morris Hennessy. Mr.. Newman, with
surprising nerve, held an orange upon
his head while Mr.. Hennessy shot at it
twice, hitting it both times. Mr.. New
man also held an empty gun-cap box in
a depending position from his hand, the
marksman hitting that, also, and very
near the center.-Dqlias Isras) Herald.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

The expected Indian war will not
likely come off at present. The
raid was not general, and was COM
mitted by a predatory band, which
is denounced by all the head-men Of
the tribes repeated as having been
engaged in it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
Somerset Grain Market.
CORRECTED BY ARNOLD & HELsER
Pittsburg Cattle Market

EAST LIBERTY, February 1.-THE
arrivals of Cattle were 81 cats; medium
5@53c, common 4C945c. Bulls 23@32c.
The arrivals of Hogs were Is ears; best
Philadelphia Sc 2O96 35: Workers s. 20
as so. The arrivals of Sheep were 20
cars; best Sc 3O@6 rs, medium S5(95 so,
common S3G4
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

The New York Tribune says: "Gen-
eral Phillip H. Sheridan was one Of the
most conspicuous and evidently delight
ed guests in the wee small hours at the
Liederkranz ball. The gallant General
was early recognized by friends in be.
wildering dominoes and inscrutable
masks; and if they did not, for an hour
or two, make his life burden to him,
they certainly made it a conundrum."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

Particular NOTICE. = Urgent ne
cessity compels me TO call upon those
who are owing me 10 come forward and
mako payment at their very earliest con-
venience. | am greatly in need of mon
ey, and earnestly hope that my debtors
will make prompt response to this call.
Mrs. ALICE MCCORMICK.
Jan'y 80. 1874. 42w2
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200 Pianos and Organs,

NEW AND SECOND HAND, Of hrst-cIass ma
or on installments, in City or Country, during
this Financial Crisis of the Holidays. HORACE
WATERS Il SON, No. 4sl Broadway, than ever
before offered In New York. Agents wanted for
the sale Of Waters Celebrated Pianos, Concerto
and Orchestral Organs. Illustrated Catalogues
mailed. Great inducements to the trade. A
large discount TO Ministers, Churches, Sunday
SchoolH etc
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
For Sale.

FTNHE most desirable property in Somerset,
Il consisting of the brick block on the North
West corner of the public square and Main
street. embracing the fine and convenient store
room on the corner with large ware room in the
rear. Two large well furnished halls in the sec
ond story of the same, severally occupied by the
Masonic and Odd Fellows Order. The private
residence of Dixon Brown, store rooms occupied
ling house by George Brown, and Robert Lev
lit, Also fine bnilding lot fronting on North
street, lying directly West of an alley and run
ming back to the alley in the rear of the frs t
mentioned premises. This lot has large brick
stable and well of good water upon it and is a
superior site for building. Also for sale good
and well improved farm situated on the pike,
one-half mile East of Somerset, Perry county,
Ohio. For full particulars address or inquire
of J. NJ. Brown, Somerset, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

The BUSINESS of the country is rapi-
dly resuming its old-time activity, and
some of the manufacturing industries
are in as fourishing a situation as be-
fore the panic. In fact, the indications
are that ere spring passes away there
will be few traces of the panic left.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.

FTNHIS farm contains 147 acres in q high state
i of cultivation, and upon which are acommo-
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 It can be bought for $50 per acre.
For further particulars call on or address the
subscriber, JOHN GALL.
July rs, 1878 10 Somerset, Ohio.
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Notice.

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to me, will confer great favor
by coming forwarded and settling their
accounts by the first day of April, as 1
need money very badly, and must have
it b. WHITMER.
Feb l9 6y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

The hatred of the Chinese in San
Francisco, is thus placarded in a cigar
store: "No Cinnamon employed or
Chinese goods sold here. Established
sixteen years on the principle of white
labor only"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
VEGETINE.
PtC9'iffes the Blood, Reno
Gates and IlUigOr0tes
the tCHOIe System. Its
Medical Properties are
AJterGtiUe, Tonic, Sol
cent and DiIEretic.

VEGETINE is made exclusively from the
juices of carefully selected 6arIcs, roots and
herbs, and so strongly concentrated that it will
effectually eradicate from the system every taint
of Scrofula, Scrofulous HumOr, TumOrs, Can
cerous Humors, Erysipilas, Salt Rheum, Syphi-
litic Diseases, Canker, Flatness of the Stomach.
and all diseases that arise from impure blood.
Seiatiea, Infammatory and Chronic Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia, Gout, and Spinal Complaints
can only be effectually cured through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases of the Skin,
Pustules, Pimples, Blotches BOils letter, Scald-
head and RingwOrm, YEGETINE. has never
failed to effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints,
Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leuccorrhea, arising
from internal liberation and uterine diseases,
and General DebtItfy, VEG ETINE acts di-
rectly upon the causes OF these complaints. 1t
invigorates and strengthens the whole system,
acts upon the secretive organs, allays inhamma-
ton, cures liberation and regulates the bowels.
For eatarrh, dyspepsia, habitual cOstiveness,
palpitation Of the heart, headache, piles, ner-
vousness, and General Prostration of the Ner-
vous System, medicine has ever given such
perfect satisfaction as the VEGETINE. 1t pur-
ifes the blood, cleanses all the organs, and pos
sesSes controlling power over the nervous sys-
tom.
The remarkable cures effected by VEGETINE
have induced many physicians and apothecar-
fes whom we know to prescribe and use il in
their own families.
In fact, VEGETINE is the-be remedy yet
discovered for the above diseases, and is the on
ly reliable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed be-
fore fhe public. Prepared by
FL. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Price SIPS. Sold by all druggists and dealers
everywhere. 81
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
MARRIED.

On the morning of the 10th inst, at
the residence of Benjamin Whitmer,
the brides father. Mr.. Gilbert Bugh 90
Miss Laura Whitmer, all Of Somerset
Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

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.
FULFILLMENT BETTER THAN Prom
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
ment
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20


A GooD FARM.-Our friend, Mr.. Oh
iver Yost, sold his farm in Perry town
ship, in this county, on the west side of
the river, last spring and has since been
looking for healthy and desirable To-
cation, mostly in the West, but not find
ing place in Illinois to suit, consider
ing improvements, markets, taxes, and
health, concluded to return and buy a
healthy and good farm in Old Molly
Stark. Some days ago Mr.. Yost ascer-
tanned that Jacob ]. Barney would sell
his magnificent farm, p miles south east
of Massillon on the Richville road, and
the purchase was completed on Thursday
of last week. The farm is one of the
most complete and valuable in the coun-
try as to buildings, running water, or
chard, and timber and contains 16S acres.
Recent developments show too that the
farm is underlaid with coal and lime
stone. Of course so desirable and valu-
able farm in Stark county commands
good round price, but taking all things
into consideration, it is really cheaper
than most farms in the west. The price
of the farm is $125 per acre, amounting
to over $21, 900, but when we consider
that the buildings are worth over one
third of the price of the place, it is re-
ally cheap farm and we welcome Mr..
Yost again as an established citizen of
Stark county and we are confident he is
we'll satisfied to settle permanently
among his friends. Mr.. Yost is a SON.
in-law of Hon. T. w. Chapman, of our
county, who, we know, counselled that
cheaper farms, all things considered, can
be bought here than in the west-Stdrke
County Democrat
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Repairing
OF all kinds done promptly and cheaply.

Thankful for past favors, he respectfully So
hcits a continuance of a share Of public patron
age.
Feb I3 1874 Aft
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S. s. DOLLISON, M. D.,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
VNENDERS his Professional services to the cit
izens of Somerset and vicinety. Ofice-on
east Main street, opposite American House.
January 8. 1874. 80
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
Notice to Stockholders.

HlHOSE of the stockholders of the Perry Coun-
Il ty Savings and Building Association who
have paid any assessments in the same are here
by notified to meet at the office of the subscri-
Der on Monday evening, January 10th, at 7
o'clock. By order of the Board.
T. SPENCER STILLMAN,
February 13, 1874 44t1 Secretary.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
$1,000

COrnS misebiefemsiing mis- oil old 'sy maids eoyas as
er loafers in large cities, dishonest politicians
no more of luxury than epson salts or castor
oil, and no more desirable for comfort than a
hedgehog is for parlor ornament. Briggs
Corn and BuniOn Remedies, AIleyiator and Gu
rative, eradicates corns, banishes bunions, and
cures ingrowing nails, sore insteps, and other
obnoxious torments Of the feet. Sold by Skin
ner Bro, Somerset, Ohio. J. Briggs & Co,
Newark, n. 35y1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
Book Binding.

Persons having Books, Pamphlets,
Magazines, Music &C., &c, to be bound
can have it done on short notice and rei-
sonable terms by leaving it at this Office.
No. 40 IT,
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SEEDS-

George s. Haskell dc Co. /,
Growers and Importers. Rockford, illinois,
FREE-our catalogue for 1874 SEND YOUR
ADDRESS FOR TT
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
Bar Meeting.

The lamp-oil at SINNERS drug store
is the very best.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

The war against whisky still goes
on in nearly all the towns and cities
in the State.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
The North Pole DiscOvered-And
Brought to Cincinnati.

A reporter of the Commercial yes
terday witnessed practical test of the
Windhausen machine. In homely
words, this is freezing machine, acting
by compression and expansion. There
are no chemicals used in it as in the ice
manufactory at New Orleans. By COM
preston and expansion of air such a
degree of cold is obtained as to freeze
anything that a naturally low tempera-
ture would freeze, even in midsummer.
This machine was brought up here from
New Orleans, where there is company
that owns the right to it for North
America, and is now In operation at the
slaughter and packing house of George
Bogen jr. & Co., who intend to use it as
an auxiliary to killing and packing in
warm weather. By means of this ma
chine volume of air 800 or 40o below
zero can be thrown into a room in mid
summer. For the curing of meat this
would seem invaluable. We presume
that ice can be manufactured by the aid
of the same machine. Steam drives
the machinery. A volume of air of the
natural temperature of the season,
whether of Spring, Summer, Autumn,
or Winter, is sucked into a cylinder,
where it is compressed or squeezed into
third of its original volume. This
process produces great heat in it. There
is friction in this. Thence this hot air
passes through condensers, through
which streams of cold water run, reduc-
ing its temperature, until it reaches the
expansion cylinder. Here it assumes
its original volume, and in the expan-
sion and ratification comes the intense
cold. Yesterday as this chilled air was
driven out of the orifce, it became like
steam as it struck the warmer air, and
in and around the box mouth WAS a
lining of snow. The thermometer
showed 35o below zero. So much for a
general idea of this process of freezing
by machinery through the aid of fire,
water and iron.-C Cincinnati Commercial
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Notice to Trespassers.

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. H. LENTZ
THOS PRICE
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Carriage and Wagon
Mandatory.
JONAS BOWM4N.

"AVING withdrawn from the late firm Of
III Grimm & Bowman, and opened shop in
the old Exchange Building on east Main street,
Somerset, Ohio,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20

Takes pleasure in announcing that he is now
carrying the
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-20
NEW ADtEArlsAAL44t.

SAMPLES scut by mail fof Soc that rctali
quick Tor elU H. l.. " WOLCOI1, lsi Chatham
SQUARE \ ew York
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is composed Of Roots, Barks and Herbs. II i4
very pleasant 10 take. Every child lifes g.
Sold by all Druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-19
Read This:

COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL TO
MEssRS. j. a c. MAGUIRE, st Louis, Mo. Gem
undersigned. having known you for
many wears reliable chemists and Pharmachufists
and observing the effective action of your remedies
for whatever recommended. wish to bear voluntary
evidence to the efficacy Of you lrst and in opn
ion best preparation, "MAGU!RE's CUNDUKAN-
GO BlTTEhS." Ii Is all that you claim for ii as an
Alternative, purgative depuralor and diuretic acting
specially upon the liver, blood kidneys and bowels
JOSEPH BROWN, Mayor, who adds: Il have
found this the most pleasant and effective medicine
hayeeyer used"
MILES SELLS, State Insurance Commissioner,
who adds: II endorse the MAY or's opinion
THos. RICHEsoN, s.H LEFLIEN,
Pres White Lead q Oil ofi.ehin q Rand Powder
Co. Co.
ID. Nj. HOUSEh, CbAS. ID. CONFER,
Prop St Louis Globe. Chmn Dem Cent
w E, WAGNER, Z. G. FUkGESON,
Clerk Probate Court. jerks" OF Mo. Dem
BRITAIN A. HILL, HENRY L. MUDD,
Attorney at Law. Late City & County Ass =.
s. BLOOD, FRANK VALE,
Late Prest. B'tm ms. Savings elk. Court Criminal
NORMAN j. coLMAN, BIN. Chambers siiSs
Pub hural Home. Pres. But. & Iiroy sank.
N. ]: HAkTNETT, e. s. GkEENWo ID,
Late City Collector res. NJ G. A.
iHos Walsh, E. A. sHhlOek,
Architect of shryeck d -
VI. IT ANDREWS, W T.GAY,
of Moody Michael q Co. ofGay, IiaEnenkampS
ihEkON BARNUM. JAMES AhCHER.
of Barnum's Hotel enyer,
AID many others too numerous To nelitiun
J&C. MAGUiifE,
Sole Proprietor
Price 75c per pottIe ~ LA""e. MO
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-19
Chr 99ailg Arsas.
Independent IN Ece7yt7sing.
fConclnded from second mace J

2 concluded from second page
carefully weighed by him, and for the 81 |
miles there was burned GIT pounds equal
to Is LOO pounds per mile. Averaging
this with the coal consumed per mile from
Syracuse to Utica give l6 7-l00 pounds per
mile from Syracuse to st. townsville.
When the repairs and alterations made to
the Newman at Utica before referred to)
had been completed, Mr.. Greene went on
board that boat, and accompanied her east,
and found her coal consumption to be very
exactly IS pounds per mile Thus the
fuel of the two boats may be put at l6
7-lOO for the Baxter, and at 81 pounds per
mile for the Newman under the most favor
able circumstances. In the foregoing esti-
mates the Baxter coal consumption was
put at Is pounds per mile run on the canal
and rivers, intending to cover all the sea
sons consumption in harbors and during
idelays, and to meet any and all possible
contingencies.
A train of freight cars goes dashing
along at the rate of perhaps twelve miles
per hour, carrying less average tonnage
| than a canal boat, and drawn by an engine
costing Sl2,500, having say twenty cars,
each loaded to their maximum of ten tons,
| making for the train 200 tons; these cars
costing 800 each, giving a total cost of
500. 500 against canal steamer costing
seven to eight thousand dollars. The fuel
CONSUMED by the locomotive is not much
less than 60 pounds OF coal per mile.
/ These facts give the necessary data tor any
person tomake an estimate OF the compar-
alive cost of railroad and canal steamboat
transportation.
In view of the foregoing facts at appears
to be difficult to give any good reason why
steam is not to prove success on our ca
nails, and that quickly, with the result OF
doubling their capacity, shortening the
, time of a trip fully one half, and consider
ably lessening the rates of charges, or Of
: giving the owners of the steamboats, enor-
nous profits.
: The boy drivers will spend few more
years than now in school, and when they
lappear on the canal it will be as engineers
, apprentices. The much abused, jaded anc
Iover- worked horse is to be replaced by iror
sinews that never tire. As a measure t
promote morality and humanity, the gen
eral use of steam power on our canals
would be of value beyond any money est
mate.
I To Mr.. Baxter's genius and skill as al
engineer, and his perseverance through
three seasons of very hard and expensive
: and thus far, unrequited toll, the public
0 largely indebted for this result. His orig
inal comprehension of the whole problem
appears 10 have been correct, and the in
= provements he has made on his first wor
have only been in things of mere detail an
n have not touched any leading principle
and yet his second boat is great improve
=, nent on his first. These improvement
have been made by looking less to the e1
act requirements of the law and more
81 the true solution of the real difficulties
his way, and have been but wise adapt;
ton of we'll known principles to the accom-
ID n, plishment of the object so much desires