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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27


If complete readiness for war is the
best means for insuring the continuance
of peace, the tranquility of Europe, re-
marks the Pail Mall Gazette, il must
have been efectually secured this year,
in which large additions have been made
to the forces of every European Power.
The proposed legislation in reference to
the German Landstrnm will increase
the military strength of Germany to an
extent hardly yet realized 1t is estima.
ed the increased force arising from a
first call of the Landstrum will be 3OO,-
600. The French army will, beginning
from this year, be increased within
twelve years to 1900, 900, force supple
mented by a Landstrum organization
not less extensive than that of Germany.
Russia will in the same period muster
standing army of 10000 men, and a
reserve of 1,74000O. Austria has made
so much progress in the development of
her military resources that she could
take the field with from 100000 to 6O0,-
900 men. Italy could follow with 400
900 men and Turkey with 200, 900; while
England has 100000 men, volunteers
and regulars, to defend its own soil, and
could contribute from 10000 to $4,000
men toward the prosecution of a Euro
pean war.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

Prints at 9 cents, and best muslins at
IL cents, are creating quite an excite
ment in town. 1t is said that Johnson's
and brakes stores have been more than
full of customers for a week past.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

One of the students at the Rensselaer,
Institution, in Troy, was Sephen Alex
ander. He was a noteworthy beau
among the many Troy girls who dote on
the student, gaining a reputation for
generosity and literary taste by his num-
erous presents of books. These he
scattered with excessive lberality among
his female acquaintances, the volumes
usually being costly works. He was an
artist, too, and taught drawing in local
academy. Religious to a marked de-
gree, and protesting exalted social rela-
tions, Mr.. Alexander was altogether re-
garded as a very nice young man, and
most desirable for husband. He is
now in Jail, however, for burglary and
larceny. All the books which he gave
away were stolen from three book stores,
one of which he entered by a rope lad
der suspended from a roof.
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Election Notice.

NOTICE q hereby Eiven 20 the qualihed vo-
IN tern OF the Incorporated Village Of Eomer-
set, Ohio, that there will be a special election nd
the usual place Of voting, on
Tuesday, December 1, 1874,
To OH the vacancy for Marshal of baid village,
caused by the resignation uf George W. Brown,
Marshal Of aforesaid village
r. y. WOODWARD, Mayer.
Nov. 90, 1874. silva
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

Butter and cheese are almost indis-
pensable articles of food. Properly used
they are nutritious and healthy but an
inordinate use of either causes indigest-
ion and dyspepsia. Parsons Purgative
Pills, judiciously used, will remove both
of these troubles.
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Notice.
SOMERSET, O., Oct. 80, Is

SOMERSET, o., Oct. 80, 1874.
You are respectfully notified that an
election will be held in Somerset, Ohio,
Oh Saturday, November %, 1874, for the
purpose of electing Board of nine Di-
rectors to the Perry County L. S. A &
NJ. A. U. Society. The present Board
desire that every share of stock be rep
resented at this election.
By order of the Board
S. K. REAM, Pres't.
w. II. RUSSELL, Sec'y.
29w5
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

1t is useless to attempt to cleanse a
stream while the fountain is impure.
Dyspepsia, complaints of the liver or
kidneys, eruptions of the skin, scrofula
headaches, and all diseases arising from
impure blood, are at once removed by
DR.. Walkers California Vinegar Bftters
purifier of the blood, and renovator of
the system. 1t has never been known to
fail. 4w33
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27
A Mysterious Playmate.

To the stories of occurrences hard 10
Burlington (Vt.l Free Press contributes
the following:
A story of such occurrence has recent
ly been related to us, and if it were per-
missible to give names, they would give
much weight to the statement. The
facts come to us through only two
mouths from the actors. A family re-
moved from a country village in Boston,
and occupied a house comparatively
new, and in a modern part of the city.
The children soon began to tell their
parents of boy who came to play with
them in the street or in their play room,
and of what he said and did and how he
looked. The parents never saw the boy,
and finally bade the children bring him
in some day to see them. The answer
was, "Oh, we can't; he goes right away"
Being told the next time he came to the
house to let them know, the children did
so; but, as they said, he had "gone right
away" when the parent reached the play
room.
This went on for some time, greatly
to the wonder and perplexity of the par
ents the Children, simple, and matter
of-fact, thought nothing strange of it.
4 One day they reported to their father
that their playmate now we'll known by
name, told them his father and mother
were going to Europe in few days and
/ he gave their names and the vessel they
would sail by from few York The
gentleman, without saying anything
went to New York, found such names or
the steamer list, went to the dock on the
day of sailing, sought out the persons
and inquired if they had a boy of such
age and description as his Children had
related to him. With great emotion
they replied, ave had such boy, but
he is dead; why do you ask?" Further
conversation convinced them and the
Bostonian, that the spirit of their darl
ing boy, never seen by those who knew
and loved him, was frequent visitor tt
the house of perfect strangers, and seer
and talked with by the children of 9th
ers.
What was the result is not known t.
US; whether or not, upon the return
home of the Bostonian, any attempt wa
made to open communication with tn
spirit boy for his parents, or even wheth
er or not the spirit" was again seen; bu
the facts here given went near to over
turn his disbelief in the possibility o
the return of the soul in bodily appear
ance, on the part of clear headed, devon
and gray haird man, to whom the tai
was told by his lifelong friend, the Bos
tonian himself, and through whom tn
story comes to US.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

One of the least ffattering tributes ev-
er paid to a rising young artist, has
been paid to a Cincinnati dauber by a
Western critic: "He possesses some
merit as an artist, but it is hard to say
whether it lies in landscape or marine
painting--you cannot tell his cows from
his ships, except when they have their
tails exalted, when the absence of spars
betrays their characters. Even then
they may be mistaken far schooners
scubbing under bare poles =,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

The latest authenticated miser was a
New Orleans man. He was to all ap-
pearances a beggar, and when he fell
sick the Doctor summoned by his neigh
bors found him In the depths of squalor
and destitution. The doctor took his
case in hand as charity, and prescribed
some medicines, which he went to the
druggists and got himself 1t was sew
enty-fve cents, and the old man said he
could not afford to pay more than a
quarter for such a little bottle of stuff.
He reached down among the moss for
his wallet, produced twenty-five cents
and handed it to the doctor. When an
other supply of the same medicine was
wanted, he refused to pay more than
twenty cents, on the ground that the old
bottle would do, and was worth five
cents. The man was too stingy to hold
on to the little there was left of life.
His last act was to refuse to buy lemons
and sugar, when the doctor recommend
ed lemonade for drink. He had some
Oio DOttIe6 OF cIaret on snelI ABOVE
his bunk-said that would do, drank
some of it and it produced apoplexy.
The doctor found his patient dead one
morning, and turning him over, found
his wallet. 1t contained S14O in green
backs and small change. In his trunk
were found 81, 200 in currency and some
gold and various deeds. Investigation
revealed that the old pan was in receipt
of between $500 and 5000 per month
from various sources. He had $4,000 in
in gold, $25, 900 in notes, deeds, &C., in
his hovel. His name was Ambrose
Schoeller. He was native of Alsace,
and was about sixty years old Inquir-
les have been instituted for his heirs
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

Glovesl Gloves!! Gloves! ~! We have
300 pairs of Mems and Boys Gloves at
bottom prices. AsHBRooK & Co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

More goods for one dollar at brakes
than at any other store in town.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

Cicero said, "The pursuit of all things
should be calm and tranquil" How
about capturing feas?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27
Total of 81 acras
SS5S ot

1otal OF Il acres ......--. .---.-%OoO 0O
The farm of Mr.. Bounds lies l I miles
west of Jacksontown, and is about the
same distance from the Licking Summit
reservoir. The meadow which gave the
mammoth yield above noted, was form
erly a part of the Messmore farm, which
was purchased about ten yenrs ago at
something like fifty dollars per acre. If
there is any other meadow in this coun-
try that has done better for its owner, we
would be glad to hear of it.-[Newark
Advocate.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

There need be no doubt that George
Bounds will be able to pay his tax this
years. One of his meadows will enable
him to do that and still have something
over. The meadow we refer TO, contains
81 acres and in June last cut q tons
hay. In October, the same meadow
harvested SO bushels clover seed. The
hay was sold in the field at $15 per ton.
The clover-seed "a prime article) was
bought by ]. Mccarthy & Co., at S5.lC
per bushel. Let US see what was the en-
tire yield in money:
27 tons hay at $15.................S405OC OC
80 bu. clover-seed at $510........453 &C
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27
STATE OF OHIO
Insurance Department,
Columbus, Janury &c, 1874.

WHEREAs, The Farmers Insurance Com
w pany, located at Howard, in the State
of Ohio, has filed in this Office a sworn
statement by the proper officers thereof,
showing its condition and business, and has
complied in all respects with the laws Of this
State, relating to Fire Insurance Companies
Now, therefore, In pursuance Of Law, VIII
liam Il. Church, superintendent Of Insurance Of
the state Of Ohio, do hereby certify, that said
Company Is authorized TO transact its appropri-
ate business Of Fire Insurance In this State an
accordance with Law during the current year
The condition and business Of said Company at
the date Of such statement, Dec. 81, 1878 ia
shown as follows:
Amount Of actual paid up Capital. 500 600 90
Aggregate ani'nt Of Available Assets Isi b75 20
Aggregate amt OF Liabilities (sxcept
eapital) including Reinsurance
only, being hfty per cent Of
Premiums rinks not terminated 4SIT aS
Amount Of Income for the preceding
year In caAh.......... ................ So 7Aa IS
Amount of Expenditures for the pre-
ding year In ncaah....................... i9l0a 6s
NJ. B. Peterman, District Agent,
Millersburgh, Ohio.
NJ. J. Bugh, Local agent, Junction
City Ohio,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

"The one thing needful for the Perfect
enjoyment of love is confidence" Fame
with hash and sausages.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

A Dubuque boy has exploited great
glory by his skill in charming venomous
serpents. Muster Maurice Vallandigham
for such is his name-permits the re-
ptiles to twine about him, and their
fangs he fears not. He began about a
year ago with a raitlesnake, and has
since made a LAGOON of himself, with
ali the different serpents of the region.
He has also set up as Professor, and
has large class of other boys to whom
he imparts his secret. Some fine day
there will be a funeral in Dubuque, and
it will not be snakes funeral either
IN. Y. Tribune.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

Mince meat ready for use, AT Ash
brook & Co.'s
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

New and second hand, of frst-class Ma
kers, will be sold at lower prices for cash,
or on installments, or for rent, in city or
country, during these hard times, and
the holidays, by Horace Waters q Son,
4s1 Broadway, than ever before offered
in New York. Agents wanted to sell
Waters New Scale Pianos, and Concerto
Organs. illustrated catalogues mailed
Great inducements to the trade. \ large
discount to Teachers, Ministers, Church
es, Lodges, Schools, etc.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

CuAmL KsrowN June m, 1861
Mr. II. II. STEVENS. Dear Sir-Ihlai a 30 certify
that Ni1G ETENE made perfect cure Of me when
my attending physician had pronounced my case
consumption, and said could not survive many
days.
Mas. LEnsrIoN, as Cook Street
The facts stated by Mrs Ledaton, are norsun-
ally known by me, and they are true.
A. ID. HATNus.
VEGETINE Is LOLD BY ALI.
DRUGGISTS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

Mr.. Surgeons fearless avowal of his
partiality for good cigar does not
please The Christian Union, which lee
lures him in this way: eve hardly
think that Mr.. Spurgeon has added any
thing to his reputation as a preacher of
the Gospel by his vindication of the
habit of smoking. We have no harsh
word to utter against those who happen
to be addiced to this practice, among
whom, no doubt, are many devote Chris
tians, but we would have them consider
we'll the influence of their example. Mr..
Spurgeon, if he should try to leave off
smoking, might find himself already
in worse bondage than that which he
fancies the anti-tobacco champions
would impose upon him. 1t is good
thing, doubtless, to contend for ones
freedom; but it should be remembered
that no man is free who is slave to an
injurious custom or habit"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

Marvellous Eject.
Mr.. A. R. Stevens; Dear Sir--I have used the
gaeat Blood Remedy, NEoETtrE aud feel Dc a
duty to acknowledge the great bcneGt % has done
me. In the Spring Of the yeaa 1852 I was sick
from general debility caused by ovcrwork want
Of sleep and proper rest. was very weak and
much emaciated. tried many remedies With
cut receiving any benefit from any Of them, uu-
I'll / was persuaded 70 try WIG ETINE Before I
had taken this one week my improved condition
gave me renewed hope and courage. continued
20 take IL every day gaining more strength until
was completely restored 20 holath. The effect
Of this remedy In case Of general debility fH in-
deed marvellous.
ELI1AnETn A. Foley.
May 80, 1871 q Webster st, Charlcstovn Mass
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27
VEGETLN L
Purifles the Blood aud Restores the
Health.
T.


II Is a compound extracted from harka roots,
and herbs. 1t is Natures Remedy. 10 ia per-
fectly harmless from any bad effect upon the sys-
TEN. III nourishing aud strengthening. 10
acts directly upon the blood. il qniets the ncrv-
GUS system. Il gives you good, sweet sleep nt
night. IL Is a great panacch for our aged fnthers
and mothers, for lt gives them strength QuietB
their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet
sleep, as has been proved by many an aged per-
son. II Is the great Blood Puraher. IL Is sooth-
ing remedy for our children. 1t has relieved
and cured Thousands. II Is very pleasant CO.
take, every child likes IT,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27


SEALED BIDS FOR HOUsES.-A
firm of architects in New York has
adopted new plan for selling houses.
Specifications of the cost of material and
workmanship used in the construction
of house are drawn up and the house
itself thrown open for inspection. Seal
ed proposals for the purchase of the
property are then received up to a spec
ifed date, when they are opened and the
award made to the highest and best
bidder. Of course, no bids lower than a
stipulated upset" price are received,
The system has its conveniences, and not
at all unfair to the bidders, for each de-
termines for himself, or should determ-
inc what the value ofthe porperty is to
him, and makes his bid accordidgly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

There L. no humbug in this announcement
i have the largest and most stylish millinery
stock offered TO the ladies Of this place and
vicinity. Call and inspect goods 1 am conf
dent that | can please you, both as 10 styles and
prices. ALICE MCCoRMIcK.
Oct. 3, 1873. 25f
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
500 PIANOS AND ORGANS

T@ooSAMPLE 10 Agents. Lddies' C0BlJiHa-
L &C fioa -NeedIe-b0ok, with chromOs, Send
stamp. DEAN q Co., New Bedford, Mass.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

Ladies Dress Goods cheap at brakes.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

The Oldest Western settler-the even.
ing sun.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-11-27

HNHE Somerset Woolen Mills having beer
l. thoroughly repaired and the best Of work.
men employed, are now prepared to mAnufac.
ture all kinds of goods, such as are Reneraliy
made in Woolen Factories:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-05-23
SHIP BUILDING AT ONE PORT.

The Seattle htelliynccr, of last Sat
urday, contained the following:
The schooner alice, lately built Mt
Port Blakely, has finished loading and
will probably sail to-day. Her keel
was laid about the 18th of May, 1872,
but she was only recently completed and
launched. Her dimensions are: The
length of keel, 107 feet; breadth of
beam, so feet; depth of hold, 10 feet;
over all 112 feet. The frame is ten
inches thick, five inches apart, and made
entirely from natural crooks; square
fastened through and through, and is
constructed of the very best material
thoroughly seasoned. The ceilings are
heavy and well fastened, with full set
of heavy knees. Carpenters measure.
mcnt gives capacity of 36G tons, and
she will carry about 200, 600 feet of
lumber. Mr.. Saunders has produced n
handsome model-a staunch vessel, and
deserves great credit for the superior
workmanship exhibited. We under
stand that he has sold the vessel to the
Hooper Bros, of San Francisco, and
that she will sail, under charge of Capt.
Gidden, to Santa Barbara, and from
thence to Trinidad, California.
About 4 o'clock on Thursday after
noon the throe-masted schooner Una,
built at Port Blakely by Mr.. Bryant,
was successfully launched in the pres
ence of a large number of ladies and
gentleman. The following are her di-
mansions: Length of keel, 10S feet, 10
inches, breadth of beam, 81 feet s
inhes; depth of hold, 8 feet 3 inches:
length on deck, 119 feet; length over
all, 125 feet. We learn that it is her
builders intention to Immediately COM
mence the construction of another
schooner on the same ways.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-05-23

80 The STANDARD has been made
Official paper of Thurston county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-05-23

A BIT OF MAIL IEnEGuLARrrY.-On Sun
day evening the steamer North Pacific
carried the Steilacoom mail down to
Seattle, leaving nothing here but few
Portland papers. We shall pass over
the Inconvenience to our citizens there
from, and their loud complaints, and
relate how we happened to get the
mail back. When the objectionable
mistake was discovered in Seattle, the
mailbag was put into a barrel, on the
bottom of which was marked, "F.
Spinning. Steilacoom; with care"
This U. S. mail-barrel was shipped on
the steamer ZephW, on Tuesday, to this
city; but as Spinning does not reside
here, the barrel remained on the wharf.
When the North Pacific returned here,
yesterday morning, the negligent mail
carrier inquired if the mail had been
received by the Zephyr, which was the
first knowledge our postmaster had of
its whereabouts. We demand regular
ity, and we shall have it.--Eapress,
Bully for you!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-05-23
Probate Notice.

A Ill persons having claims against the o.
a tate of Levi Knott, deceased, late Of
I'hurston county, Washington Territory, are
hereby notified to present the same, with the
necessary vouchers to the undersigned, at
his residence, in the town of Olympia, w. T.,
within one year from the date Of this notice.
BENJAMIN HARMED,
Executor of the last will of Kew Knott, dec.
Dated Olympia, w. T., March 20, 1874.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-05-23
Gov. Moses gets into Trouble.


CoLuMBIA, S. c., May 1S.-Governor
Moses and ex-Treasurer lambert have
been indicted by n Republican Grand
Jury for breach of trust with fraudulent
intentions and orgrand larceny. War
rants for their arrest have been served
and the county Solicitor declares his in
tention OF prosecuting them vigorously.
All Quiet i'm Arkansas.
LITTLE Rock, May 18.-In the House,
q resolution passed appointing COM
mittee to investigate and report wheth-
or any State officers have been engaged
in armed instruction against the Gov
eminent, Baxter has revoked his proc
lamation.
The Coming Senator from Connecticut.
New HAVEN, Conn, May ia bal
lot for U. S. Senator was taken to-day.
The vote stood-Senate, Eaton, Dem. },
1G; Buckingham, Rep.), 40; House
Eaton, 1872; Buckingham, 76; j. r.
Hawley, II; D. A. Wells, 1. The Leg
islature meets in joint session to-mor-
row to confirm the election of Eaton.
seven Persons Buried Under n Falling
House.
CINCINNATI, May 2O.--Seven persons
were buried by the falling of house
last night One child and man
died this morning from injuries.
Blootled stock for Oregon.
CHICAGO, May 2O.-At sale of blood
cd horses belonging to E. S. Wards
worth, Of Waukegan, yesterday, S. G.
Reed, of Portland, Oregon, bought six
fine horses to be taken to Oregon.
The Loyal Britons OF virginia to Celebrate.
RICHMOND, May 20.-British settlers
in Virginia will celebrate the anniversa-
w of Queen Victoria's birthday on the
25th inst with four days festival, ban
quet, ball and races.
The satorfs-Grant Alliance.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-The marriage
of Miss Grant to Mr.. Sartoris takes place
on Thursday. Only intimate friends
arc invited. The only foreign repre-.
scntatives will Sir Edward Thornton
and Lady Thornton.
Suffering in Louisiana from the Grca,
Owe, flow.
A letter from the Mayor of New Or.
leans to IL Washington gentleman says
that unless the appropriation for relief
off sufferers there be increased to ST.
O00,000, thousands must perish.
Mexico Providing for IA Proper Representa-.
ton at our Big Fourth of July.
Cry OF MEXICO, May 19.-Congress
has voted $4,000 to provide proper
representation at the Centennial EXhib.
ition at Philadelphia.
One Moro steamer Lost.
ST. JOIN, May, 19.-The steamer
Trojan, forty days out from London, is
generally given up as lost
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-05-23

Work ON THE RMIRoAD.-About sixty
volunteer laborers from this place,
worked on the grade last Thursday,
near Tumwater, finishing up a few
cuts that were left convenient for the
citizens to exercise their muscles upon,
while the regular force was pushing the
work forward at the further end of the
route. A paper is circulating through
the country and is being we'll received
and numcrously signed by the farmers,
pledsing themselves to turn out on
Rocky Prairie, during the first week in
June, and grade across it. Similar
pledges are also circulating in town.
From all the indications there will be
at least $50 men and twenty teams on
the ground.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-05-23

GRANGE PRICEs.-ThOse of my customers
who wish to obtain Goods at Grange prices
will do we'll to call on
G. ROSENTHAL.