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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

II buyes visit our rooms they Can se, tire
work ali finished and set up 'usf as it viii BE-
when placed ~ the cemetery. and know iut
what they are huyinc, and cannot be osed
upon.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24
For the Press
what Insurance Companies Say Of a
Fire Department.

We have been permitted to copy the
following addressed 10 citizen of Som
er-et from the following Insurance Com
panies, which do the leading Insurance
business in This place. 1t has been cir
culated and believed by many that an
efficient Fire Department would not re-
duce Insurance, but upon the other hand
increase he risks Though we believe
the Council has abandoned the project
Of purchasing any kind Of an engine, on
account of the persistive and continued
opposition Of the property holders, yet
We think it proper that the public should
be correctly informed on ;his subject.
The letters read:
OFFICE HOME Insurance Co, }
CoLUMBUs, O., July 10, 1874. !
In reply TO yours OF the Sth
inst, We beg 10 say that an efficient
Fire Department" with adequate water
supply. would entitle your town to a
reduction Of rates. To what extent the
plan you have in project viii sill the
bill" the experience in the future viii de-
mon=trate.
Very Truly Yours,
J. B. HALL, Pres.
OFFICE ASHLAND Mutual FTRE1
INSURANCE Company,
ASHLAND, ONO, July 18th, 1874.
Your letter was received and
in reply would say that Hand Steam
Fire Engine may save your village from
a fearful fire, and riH have the effect to
reduce the rates Of Insurance.
We have found il a Steam Fire En-
gine) a good thing, and any village tina,
could afford one, should have one, also
hand engine in addition 10 provide for
an accident in case the steamer should
give out. should recommend il by all
means. Very truly,
l.. JEFF SPRENGLE,
Secretary.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Every friend of the Agriculture Snci-
ETY. should bear in mind that the time
for the exhibition is drawing near, and
that it is his duty to do something to help
make it a success.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

rea- Fashionable Bows and Neck
Ties, in all coIors. The best cloth
faced paper collars, and paper shirt
fronts-very cheap. Fine linen
shirt bosoras.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24
Ayers
HairVig
For restoring to Gray IA: =
natural Vitality and Csoiow-

color, qcith the gloss and fi'esitaess ef
yoatth. Thin hair is thickened, fall
ing hair checked, and badness often,
though not always, cured by its
use. Nothing can restore the hair
where the follicles are destroyed, or
the glands atrophied and decayed; {;
but such as remain can be saved by
this application, and stimulated into
activity, so that a new growth of
hair is produced. Instead of fouling
the hair with a pasty sediment, it
will keep it clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off,
and consequently prevent badness.
The restoration of vitality it gives
to the scalp arrests and prevents
the formation of dandruff, which is
oftcr 80 uncleanly and offensive.
Free from those deleterious sub
ta4oe. which make some prepara-
inns dangerous, and injurious to the
3G.f tho Nigor can only benefit, but
ia. #. II wanted merely for
ttH DRESSING, nothing else
feun,l 80 desirable. Contain
itLcr oil nor dye, it does not
ehita cambric, and yet lasts
$50 an 7he hair, giving it a rich,
iustra, and a grateful perfume.
d b Dr.. J. C. Aver & Co.,
.....l ,,sai Analytical Chemists.
1
| -, All pKUaorsTs EvERYwIRRE.
For sale by Skinner & Bro, somers. t
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Paints, oils, varnishe5, dye-stuffs,
brushes Of all kinds. garden and flower
seeds, cheap for cash, al skinner new
d rI1c- sfnra
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

The Quarterly Meeting at the NJ. E.
Church last Saturday and Sabbath, was
fine success. The preaching was very
acceptable to all, and the quarterly col
lection was the best Somerset has given
for years-S27 78.
Rev. T. H. Hall is very well received
both as preacher and Presiding Elder.
b. +. T.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

e1 Fine Shirts made to order.
Mems and Boys Clothing made to
order in the highest style Of the art,
and warranted to fit. Goods sold by
the yard, and trimmed, cheaper
than elsewhere in town.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Nest-hiding' is what Henry Ward
Beecher calls it. Pretty good for poor
Henry
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Everything usually kept in a first
class Drug Store will be found at Skin
ner's. If you don't believc it go and see
for yourselves
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

You can't eat enough in week to last
yon year, and YOU can't advertise on
that plan either.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

An indianapolis firm of manufactur-
ing chemists have recently received an
order from an eastern house for one
thousand pounds of Colorado potato
bugs, to be used as substitute for Span
isi, flies
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

A couple of darkey butchers had a
,nurderous fight the other day, in their
shop at Chelsea, Tenn. It must have
been an edifying spectacle the weapons
used being cleavers and butcher-knives.
Both men were horribly and fatally
wounded-one was literally disembowel-
ed, and the other received cut which
extended from the shoulder to the groin.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24
RCsINEss pIEECTORY.

BCSIE ESS DIRECTORY.
Isiss-el j Linzille dealers in ua7Ivare. Nsiie-
stoves, TObacco d..
Noah Swick, dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c.
.Rouseculp Bro, dealers in Family Groearics
!. W. Thomas Co. dealers in Dry Good
Queensware Notions, &c.
Gutelius House, Gutelius & Bro, ProrT.s5als
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor.
Robert Forgraves, dealer IL all kinds % Liquors
Hs binsgn x Dickson, Blacksmith.
" Nbitmer x Hile, Ply sicians and Surgeons.
ost < Groves, dealers in Dry Goods, Motions
and all kinds of Merchandise.
Central House, Rouseculp & Bro. PropTieteTs.
Gutelius & Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicine
Paints. Oils, and Liquors for medical purposes.
Frederick Steiner q sons. Manufacture Of
Harness, Saddles, &c.
Jefferson q CO., dealers in Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Notions, sc.
~. u. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon
7. Z. Moor, Boot and Shoe manufactures
l. !. Foster, Blacksmith.
\. /. Stevens, Dentist
T. DunWOody, Root and Shoe Make.
Perer RousecuIp, Blacksmith.
SteTens < son. Carpenters.
II. kokcn5perger, Wagon Masar.
J. Clemson, TlastureT
=. p. Deohant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Wo keep in our ware re ems LARGER stoeL
Of lnished Marble and Granite of all dcscril-
tion' Than any other e,ab.ishmcnt in Ohio
The designs are ri great variety, ~ American
and imported Marbles and Granite. our So,
Of finished ToIk now ou haud amounts ,n
Fifteen Thousand Dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Ben Butler denies the charge Of Gen.
Hooker that he appropriated for his own
use the money left in his care by the
colored soldiers under his command, and
states that it was properly turned over
AS directed by the owners, and that he
has vouchers to show that such was the
disposition lie made of it. Hooker
should have fortified himself with a
suficieney of proof before ventur-
ing to make such charge against the
willy Ben. May be he did. When he
rises again we shall perhaps know more
about it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24
Read the following:

o. p. AsHGria, Esq.
DEAR sIR-YOurs asking IN regard o. "a Ik lu
our Cemetery is before mr. have very Fu'd
opportunity of comparing the work put uit
our g1ounds, and can say with the utmost truu
fulncss and sincerity, that 30 fur my iudgmgl
goes, and 80 far as have heard the opinion q
the public, your work is regarded as surpassii 9
an others both in quality ~ marble aud VOL
manship, and on this point may truly say thOo
is hardly room for but one tpiiion.
/ don't know thar have ever oppressed IN
opinion 10 you On this subject lut Iavr rs g. q
remark a deep interest iu the character 81 uir
beautiful cemetery, uud have ou that rC'
count often spoken Of the great merits u yom
work Yours Respectfully,
EomHT NltfI0AN,
Supt oft red,r 1n Cemetery, Newark @.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

NEWARK, O., July 21.-The Demo-
cratic National Convention Of the 18th
District was held here to-day, and re-
nominated NJ. L. Southard for second
term The counties of Licking and
Muskingum gave him their whole vote.
The Coshocton county delegates with
drew from the Convention and from
some cause failed to return to VOTE
The Tuscarawas county delegates de-
clined to vote. Had both counties cast
their votes against Southard his major
ty would have been twenty-five. Con-
siderable disorder prevailed and some
bitter feeling was apparent, which the
Democracy claim will soon be allayed.-
Southard's nomination, however, seems
to give general satisfaction.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

The above II applied 20 n.no-t, nths "a the
Cemeteries IN LieLils c.. vDt'G ug trur tiait-
mput. Facts cannot bC successfully uleluttos
We also have % spiyuttd stock q irpui stats
and marble mantyls. any mo tug tng o. uiHl.iel
will be furnished 90 nee c-i, g. t pete kIntls isr
their entire house. a complete brutc consists
Of the front. fci4der, suIutu,r 'front.' Are basket
'''' o. ,. NEUuHIN a son.
Shara aud W.ra KuDuf Nps' Man street.
Newark, Ohio
Nav -, 1873 Fluf
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Hams at wholesale and retail at
KENPF'S.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

gEAll the new Spring Styles Of
Fancy Cassimeres, in various shades.
Fine Black Doeskin Cassimeres.
Fine Black Cloths. Fancy Suit
ings in various shades. Call and see.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

To ONE AND ALL.-Jonas Bowman
wants everybody to know that he has 4
carload of seasoned Poplar Lumber for
sale at his carriage shop, as well as some
fine buggies and wagons, as good as the
best, "if not little better" at prices that
will warrant a customer a good job
Gentlemen, drop in. and see your best
friend. 52tf
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

SERVED HIM RIGHT.-It is stated
that GAINESVILLE man, who has Il wife
and three children, invested $4,000 in
the boot and shoe busipess in that city,
doing a fair business and moving in the
highest circles Of society. \ young
lady visited his wife, and on the 18th of
May the husband deserted his family,
taking S5, 600 with him, and in company
with the young lady visitor, took trip
to some of our Eastern cities. Last
week they arrived at Erie, when the
young woman, tired of her lover, left
for New York, taking with her 81 500,
dollars. He came to Pittsburgh, arriving
here on Thursday with only two dollars
in his pocket, procured board in Ale
gheny, went TO work in Il South Side
rolling mill, slipped and fell the first
day, striking his hand on a hot bar of
iron, and now, deing disabled from work,
is afraid to write his wife for assistance
-PHtsJurgh Telegraph.
The confession of the Boston boy mnr-
derer Pomeroy, that he also killed the
little girl, Curran, proves that the young
wretch should, at least, be imprisoned
tor life, without hope of pardon. A few
months since he was re-arrested for the
murder Of playmate whom he had
first tortured, and is now in prison wait
ing trial. On Saturday, while work
men were tearing down building in
Boston in which the mother of the boy
formerly lived, they came across the
body of small girl, aged ten years,
who had been servant in the family.
but who disappeared some four months
ago The wretch had enticed the little
girl into the cellar, first tortured and
then murdered her, and afterwards bur-
led her body under an ash heap. Many
are Of opinion that the nose merciful
thing to do with young Pomeroy is to
hang him, and thus effectually check his
natural bent for murder
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

A wealthy sea captain of Baltimore
has brought suit against married lady
now residing near GAINESVILLE, Ohio, (ac-
cording to paper OF that city, TO re-
cover large amount of money-about
thirty thousand dollas, it is stated-al-
legged to have been advanced to her some
years ago under her promise of marriage
to him. She was then a young widow,
her first husband having been a Balti-
more butcher who furnished his rival
meat; but it seems a younger and hand
somer man came along and carried her
off without restoring the sea captains
money. The GAINESVILLE paper says that
for three days depositions have been ia
ken before notaries there, both parties
being represented by Baltimore lawyers
(Sharp and Brown; and adds that for a
number of years the defendant has been
living with her present husband in affiu-
ence and ease.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Alexander II. Stephens and Robert
Toombs have been whacking it to each
other rather severely through the pub
lie prints for some time past. But the
wordy warfare between these two widely
known gentlemen has been brought TO a
close by the publication, at their in
stance, of joint card, in which they
say that the trouble heretofore existing
between them was caused by misunder.
standing, and that the friendship which
bound them together for nearly forty
years is again restored. So no further
"stunners," Eced be looked for from
either of them, at least for the present.
We make room in this issue for the
greater part of Mr.. Theodore Tilton's
statement before the Investigating Com
mittee in the dirty business known as
the "great Beecher scandal" This
sworn statement will be found mighty
interesting reading" for this season of
the year; and if it be true, it ought to
be sufficient to drive Beecher from the
pulpit, and forever deprive him of the
privilege of again arraying himself in
sacerdotal robes. 1t shows him to be
regular "whited sepulchre;;" the cunning
est and most dangerous wolf that ever
falsely wore WOO, instead of the trusty
shepherd he has long palmed himself off
for, and which he was long believed to be
by his unsu~pecting flock and hosts of
admirers throughout the country.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24
ZEAL EGTATE

.-.-.---.-
II. Z LE@IL .t- s. FISI1EL
saine-sar. gl.s l5lsFJla. Ohio.
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somerset OnEc.s.l geireetorE.
Hoard of Education.
PREFERRED SPECIALS.


NJ kinds Of marketable country pro-
duce taken in exchange for goods or
work at the Clothing Store OF Mains &,
Bro. a variety Of goods and trimmings
on hand suitable for Mems Youths' and
Children'S clothing, good and cheap.
Remember that all the piece goods
purchased at the Clothing Store Of
Mains & Bro, viii he cut out free of
charge. Prices Of all goods lower than
elsewhere
Ii you want nice, fancy =rit, or
nne, black suit, "a to h. Clofhine Store
Of Mains x PRO.
\ fine !oJ Of mems aud boys shoes, Of
the latest style, Just received by Walker
< Russell
The largest, finest and he=trcIected as
sortmcnt Of gold and gold plated cIain=,
FOR both ladies and gentlemen, ever Of
fered in Somerset, al J. c. Cursan's.
Remember when you want collars,
that they can he bought ii the Clothing
Store Of Mains & Bro, from FIVE to tan
cents box cheaper than elsewhere in
town. All the various STYLES Ccr -alc
MOney Matters are Close.
And mean 10 sell 81 600 worth Of
goods in the next 40 days, at less figures
than ever befo G known IN this part Of
Ohio. Call and price my goods, aud
see that I mean business
J. {. CuRnaa.
Pure cider vinegar at Whitmers.
\ fine assortment of Whips Of every
description may be found at George
Nichols.
\ big bargain in Fine and Wagon
Harness, at George Nichols. Call soon.
The One Price Store of Walker &
Russell is the place to buy Children's
Fancy Shoes and Slipper.
Dittoe keeps the best Y. H Tea in
town.
Go to Walker & Russell and get a
pair of their first-class fine Boots war
ranted to fit the foot and please the eye.
J. c. Curran is the sole agent in this
part of Ohio for the celebrated Perfect
ed Spectacles," and is now prepared to
suit any age or condition Of the humon
eye needing glasses. Call and see them.
100 different kinds of pocket books At
J. c. Curran's, at from Is cents to S'2 co
each.
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 public are beginning to find ont
that Eastern ready-made clothing is all
a cheat, and that il is far better 10 have
| clothes made to order; thus getting good
| fits and good material. Al The clothing
store of Mains & Bro. may be found 4
variety of first-cIass, fashionable goods,
which they are prepared to make up to
order on short notice, and at very reason
! l,i,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

NJ kinds Of marketable country pro-
duce taken in exchange for goods or
work at the Clothing Store OF Mains &
Bro. A variety Of goods and trimmings
on hand suitable for Mems Youths' and
Children'S clothing, good and cheap.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Ereyytody kHovs that J. c. Curran
sells goods at reasonable figures, and that
is why SO many pafronize him.
No one in Perry CO., can beat Geo.
Nichols on fine harness.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Fo- sale Nv nra- ) sr, and stg.ytssP.Il tlFeughous
ths ERltsl State iaA ~" PN@-~
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-07-24

Different kinds OF Glass Fruit Jars
and Jugs viii be found at SINNERS Kew
Drug Store, at the lowest prices for cash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-26

comedy lasting for months, the like of
which no playwright has ventured to put
upon the stage. Grace would have been
quite content with either of her lovers,
were it not for the other. But, contrary to
all example, it was the absent one whom
she wanted When Wesley was with her
she longed for Bennett; when Bennett
was present she longed for Wesley. How
many times she broke and renewed her
engagement with each it would be hard
TO tell Il love you" she said to Wesley,
"a thousand times better than | ever loved
John Bennett; but | am afraid if l don't
marry him he'll run mad" That very
evening she promised herself again 20
Bennett. A week after she told Wesley
she was determined to live and die with
him. She indeed wanted to be married at
once, but Wesley wished for some delay.
Grace said she would not wait more than
year. A fortnight later she met
Bennett, fell at his feet, and ackpowl-
edged that she had used him i'll. They
were married a week after. This strange
marriage seems to have turned out
happy one Bennett died in the triumph
of faith ten years later. Grace survived
until 1903, dying at the age of eighty
seven. For years she was a bright light
in the Methodist society Wesley saw
her three days after her marriage, and but
once more on earth. Thirty-nine wears
after, she came to London on a visit to
her son, and expressed a wish to see Yves
ley. He was eighty-five years old, she
past seventy. What could they now have
to say except "Hail and farewell ?"-Dr.
4. II. GlIeTnSeg, IN GALAXY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-26
Our Young Folks.
THE COURAGEOUS LITTLE MAID.

Along the pleasant country road,
Where crickets made q merry noise
Chipping their little cheerful song,
One evening walked two little boys.
The sun had set, and happy birds
Were calling TO their mates =" Goodnight"
When through the avenue of trees
little maiden came in sight.
Up spoke the little boys, and said:
= How are you, pretty little maid?
Walking alone so late al night
Along the road; aren't you afraids"
With round blue eyes she looked at them,
And shook her yellow. curly head
And smiled. Afraid? And what Is that?''
don't know what you mean,n she said.
Then laughed those roguish little boys
And when the maid had gone her way,
Said one of them, with bright black ewes
- Let's teach her what we mean, say. -
- Well quickly hurry home and get
Some sheets and put them on, and so
Wen sit upon the fence, and when
She comes, twill frighten her. you know
Twas almost dark as down the road
The little maiden came along
Homeward, and singing as she came
Some pretty little bits of song
And in the twilight's hazy gray,
Like shadows looked the trees and posts;
And on the fence. wrapped upin sheets,
Perched two white, naughty little ghosts.
= What is it sitting on the fence?"
With wonder said the little maid:
And then she laughed merry laugh:
. oh, that, | think, must be a Fratdf''
And on she trotted down the road,
And little crickets in the shade
Seemed loudly singing in the grass,
: Bravo, courageous little Maidl''
Youths Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-26
A Brave Daughter.

THE family of Dudley, of Northamp
tonshire, bears for a crest woman's head
crowned with helmet, the throat-latch
loose, the visor thrown up, and her hair
flowing and disheveled. Its origin was
as follows: In the latter part Of the
fourteenth century a brave knight, named
Hotot had a serious dispute with Sir
Jasper Ringsdale concerning the title of
valuable piece Of land; and, as last
resort, the rival claimants agreed to meet
upon the disputed territory and settle the
matter by combat at arms. HotOt was
we'll advanced in age, and upon the morn
ing of the appointed day he found him
self laid up with govt, and in such pain
that he could not even arise from his
chair. In this emergency his daughter
Agnes, who held her fathers honor very
dear, and who desired much to retain the
land, armed herself in full knightly pan
Oply, and upon her fathers well-knOwn
charger, and bearing lance which she
had often used in fitting sport, went forth
at the time appointed and met Ringsdale.
The fight was stubborn, but the maiden's
suppleness of limb finally prevailed over
the knights greater physical strength,
and in the end she dismounted him.
Quickly leaping from her saddle she
drew her dagger, but Ringsdale had no
desire to renew the combat; and, when
he had acknowledged himselfvanquished,
his opponent loosened her throat-latch
and lifted up the helmet, thus letting
down her flowing tresses upon her Shout
ders and discovering her sex. The Lady
Agnes afterwards married into the Dud-
ley family, and in honor of this chival-
rOus and heroic act her descendants have
used the above crest with the motto,
"Galea speS saLttt5s,'' which is, fl ely rem
dered, I'm this (helme0 we trust our
honorn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-02-26

This is the way they make the nails:
They buy iron rods just the right size for
the nails they make-for one family al
ways makes the same size of nails. They
take one of these rods, heat it red-hot at
the forge, lay it on the anvil, and cut off
the length of nail; then, laying away
the rest of the rod, they take the piece
they have cut off, pound it out to point
at one end, and pound on head at the
other. A very slow operation, you see,
when you think of how the machines
snap them off cold. A whole family
scarcely ever earns more than five dollars
a week at the work, and part of that has
to go for the coal it uses.
One of the nail factories in our coun-
try that have read about uses one hun
bred and fifty tons of iron in week, all
OF which is bitten up into nails.-Har-
per's Bazaar.