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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-17

EDITOR PREss:-In looking over the
report of the Secretary, of the "Crusa-
ders," "-of March 9th, find the report
in regard to what l should have said as
follows: eve then retraced our steps to
Mr.. McQuaid who said he would not
stop the business until he had seen more
of the ruinous effects of it, than he ever
yet had seen." Now the above is a
malicious falsehood. / used no such
words Now if these women, who pre-
tend to lead great moral reform, and
who pretend to sail under the cloak of
Christianity, will convince me that it is
right, morally and religiously, to falsi-
fly their neighbor, then I will agree they
have a right to pray wherever and when
ever they please. If they will not con-
vince me, l will have yet to believe in
the words of st. Paul. "Let women
keep silence in the churches, for it is
not permitted to them to speak, but to
be subject, as also the law saith. But if
they would learn anything, let them ask
their husbands at home, rit is a shame
for woman to speak in the church" 1t
is well known by all my customers, for
the last eight months, that was closing
out my stock of liquors with the inten-
tion of not taking out license the COM
ing year. Respectfully,
J. MCQUAID.
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Novel Explosion.

Mr.. George w Strong, living at Lo-
gan, Ohio, bought, some time since, a
new cook stove. After it had been in
use few days, Mrs. S. kindled fire in
the stove preparatory to getting supper,
one evening, and as she was about ieav-
ing, terrible explosion took place, blow
ing pots, kettles, stove-lids, &c. about
the room promiscuously, and creating a
great sensation in the neighborhood, but
luckily, doing no further damage.
1t was afterward ascertained that the
explosion was caused by powder which
had been used in mining the coal. which
becoming damp was not ignited when
the blast was set off. This powder, by
some means got into Mr.. SIS coal pile,
and thence into the stove, with the result
above stated.
Mr.. 5. states that the stove is a re-
markably heavy and strong one. If it
had been one of the light stoves, now in
common use, the consequence might
have beenvery serious.
The name of this stove is the "Sensa-
tion," said to be the best in use, and sold
exclusively by G. H. Stafford, Somerset,
Ohio.
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Baltimore, Pittsburgh & Chicago
Telegraph School.

Fifty young men wanted to learn the
art of telegraphy by a young man at
Lexington, Richmond county, O.. who
has been in active service on the B. & o.
X. r. for number of years, and who
can give you the hest of advantages with
the privilege of practicing in a railroad
Office when you have been pronounced
capable, which will prepare you for ac-
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January End, 1874. Any person wish
ing further particulars on the above sub
sect, will please address the undersigned
who will cheerfully give full particulars.
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Scribner for 1874.

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1t costs money to furnish Runner with hor-
ses and buggies which added 90 the commissions
paid them makes a large item and the buyer has
10 pay IT, There is no getting around this fact
aIthOugh The runner (teazer) vehomontly pro-
tests that He VIII sell cheaper than any body
else, and just mere comes in the secret Of tie
transaction which very few understand, to-wit.
The market prices Of Foreign and American Mar
bles vary IRON twenty 70 fifty per cent, being
graded as No. ], 2, ., average and common
Now when runner finds it necessary 10 sell
very cheap, and although he promises the best
still when the work IS being done the different
grades Of stock win be used according as the
price demands and when delivered the buyer
with his want Of experience cannot detect the
difference. In our ware rooms can always ne
found the best and at the lowest rates, and III
buyers want the cheaper grades, the prices win
be lowered accordingly, but mind YOU, the dif-
ference will be fairly pointed out and Won will
not be made 70 believe that you are getting the
best instead Of the cheaper kind. IN buying
marble work il is very important that Won
be suited. IL is not article 20 be cast aside 81
not liked, and ii not suited yOu viii always re-
gret 1t. Place no confidence in tomb stone bum
mers who make themselves 80 offensive by beg
ging and teazing you 70 buy Of them They
viii promise you anything and every thing to in-
duce you 10 buy
BY visiting our works you viii save money
and also get job that will give you satisfaction
in ALI respects. If inc0nvenicnt 10 come and
see us, drop us line when you are ready 10 buy
and 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, 1874-04-17

An interesting contest for the exalted
position of Street Commissioner is now
in progress in this Corporation. The
aspirants for the Office number, at last
accounts, nearly half score, and may be
summed up as follows: James Connor,
David Drummer, Scott Russell, Jacob
Sites, Joseph Kelley, John Mcintyre,
Francis O'Neil, and Patrick .McDon-
aid.
We are in favor Of Connor, because
he has had large experience in road
making, and is universally esteemed an
honest man. Besides he is otherwise
numerously qualified for the responsible
post. We are also in favor of Drummer,
who, it is we'll known, would bring to
the office energy, skill, and an unequal
ed keenness of vision in ferreting out
obscure stretches of road needing atten-
ton. Then we would favor Russell, be-
cause he is young man, full of vim, and
prone to do good deal more work than
the law calls for, which is not a serious
failing, by any means-if, indeed 1t be a
failing at all. Sites is in every sense
qualified forthe office, and on'such broad
ground, would we favor his elevation.
Joseph Kelley is too well and favorably
known to this community to require at
our hands any allusion to his pre-emi-
nent fitness for the lofty Office which he
is modestly seeking. But we would fa-
vor him because of his oratorical pow
ers and inborn hatred of "defallcations."
There would be no lethargic workmen
under Joseph. His clarion voice could
at any time be brought into requisition
to rouse his corps of helpers to reali-
zing sense of the duties devolving upon
them severally and as whole. And
doubtless, when occasion required, it
would be heard to good effect. We
therefore go for Kelley. Mcintyre car
ries into the contest the advantage Of
vast experience, gained by former tenure
of office, and general worthiness-all oi
which commend him to the impartial
consideration of the Council, and prompt
us to advocate his election. O'Neil
would doubtless render as much gener.
al satisfaction as any man that could be
selected. Mcdonald has long been a
resident of the village, and thoroughly
understands the requirements of its
streets, sidewalks, alleys, and all that
sort of thing, and would fill the offics
with honor to himself and credit to the
community. Hence, we are disposed tC
give him our support.
But, we don't presume that these
gentlemen can all fill the same office a
the same time. The only thing that il
left them is to occupy it in rotation
This being the case, it is plain that th'
Council will have 10 designate some par
ticular individual for installation.
We thought it appropriate to express
our preference in the matter, and if i
should be of any avail to the Council
we are sure they are welcome to it.
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John Fowler, the first, settler of Pike
township, this county, died at his resi-
dence on the 9th inst, at the advanced
age of 81 years months, and Is days.
He came to Ohio from Mary land in 1911,
and entered the land where he resided
until the final summons. He was SOL
dier in the war '12
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Board of Education.
Business Directt
CORPORATION OFFICERS.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Rissler & Linville, dealers in Hardware, Nails,
Stoves, Tobacco, &C.
Noah Swiek, dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c.
Rouseculp Bro, dealers in Family Groceries
]. 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 Proprietors
Gutelius Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purposes
Frederick Steiner x Sons, Manufacturer oi
Harness, Saddles, &c.
Jefferson Co., dealers in Dry Goods, Cloth
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W. H. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
J. T. Moor, Boot and Shoe manufacturer.
T-J. Foster, Blacksmith.
n. L. Stevens, Dentist.
]. 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
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For the first time in the history of the
Incorporated Village of Somerset,
we print this week, the annual address
of the Mayor to the Council. 1t will
be found an interesting document to the
citizens of the village, not so much on
account of the novelty of its appearing
in the paper, which invests it with GER
tain metropolitan air, as for the impor-
tant statements and sound suggestions
which it contains. We are pleased to
be able to state that, in the main, We in
dorse the suggestions of his Honor, the
Mayor, pertaining to further needed i'm
provements, and trust the Council will
in due time, order such as the public
welfare plainly requires, and such only
as the financial condition Of the citizens
will warrant.
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We employ no runners, neither do We go hs
zirs about the country Gas many do) calling on
people as soon as theys have buried their dear
ones and beg, teaze and insist on their buying
Of us. We prefer to have a more decent re-
gard for their feelings. We are almost daily re-
eeiving letters from persons outside Of Licking
County, wanting marble work and inviting 90.
to call on them with our designs that they may
inspect them and learn our prices This we do,
and we never fail to suit both in tho design Of
the work and then in its execution
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Somerset Church Directory.

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday al
1O15 A. NJ. Sunday School A. NJ. Rev d. NJ.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 4.
NJ. Vespers =. NJ. Rev. D. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST
East Main street. Services at 1919 y. N.
Sabbath School \. NJ. Rev B.'F. Thomas,
Pastor.
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Mrs. Alice Mccormick is now in the
city, purchasing Spring stock of mill
linery and fancy goods. Her selections
this season viii be unusually fine, and
embrace the latest novelties and attrac-
tions in the millinery line In few
days her goods will be on hand, and
opened for the Inspection of the ladies.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-17

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 it su-
perior to any of the other oils in mar
ket 4w
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Somerset can boast of something not
usually found in small towns, first class
feed and provision store. This estab-
lishment is owned and managed by the
Ashbrooks, Of the Somerset Mills, who
are we'll known for their thorough bus
iness qualifications The room in the
Gallagher corner formerly occupied by
Whitmer, has been fitted up specially
for this business, with compartments and
bins for the storage of grains, meal, flour,
etc, of which articles they now have on
hand vast quantity. This is another
important addition to the business fea-
ture Of the town, and of course, will be
a Success
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The reason that people go to Walker
q Russell for Boots and Shoes: Because
they deal exclusively in that line, and
of course can sell cheaper.
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The German Reformed Church ediice
in this place is now undergoing the fres-
co process, under the supervision of Mr..
J. o. Skinner, artist, of this place, who
will doubtless make a good job.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-17

Miss C. A. Burns will give a Concert
and Dramatical Entertainment at the
Town Hall on Saturday, April 25th.
She solicits the patronage of all who
wish to encourage home talent. Her
Concerts have heretofore proved a suc-
cess, and we think the same can be said
of this
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-17

Mr.. Frank Zane, who has been spend-
ing the winter in the southern part of
the State, has returned to our village,
and will pass the summer season with us.
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Societies.

1. o. o. F.
Somerset Lodge No. 352, meets at Odd Fellow 5
Hall every Saturday evening at o'clock
NO. 76 F. & A. II.
Somerset Lodge, No. 75, F. and A. NJ, meets
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