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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24
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The Mississippi Crevasses-ThOusands
Of People Destitute.

New ORLEANS, April 20.-Official
kilograms received to-day state that the
whole country from Monroe to the mouth
of Red River is under water, and that
ten thousand people in that district will
soon be on the verge of starvation. Large
numbers of negroes from the overfowed
district are Aocking to this city. Gov
erhor Kellogg has issued proclamation
to officials and citizens of the overfowed
district, assuring them that the State
Government has done, and is doing, all
that its resources allow to alleviate the
sufferings of those who have been reduc-
ed to destitution by the distrous crevass-
es and floods consequent upon the recent
heavy rain-storms. He states that ap-
plication has been made to the General
Government for aid, which he has reason
to believe will be promptly responded to;
that the Mayor of New Orleans, presl-
dent of the chamber of commerce and a
committee of distinguished citizens are
doing all that can be done to send i'm
mediate assistance to those most in need,
and that appeals have been made to the
great cities of the North, East and West,
which will doubtless in due time bring a
generous respose; states that food, cloth
ing and money will be forwarded with
out delay, and advises against the send
inn of distressed population to this city,
already overcrowded with unemployed
people; recommends the organization of
supplies, and that the laborers of inun-
dated districts be assisted in making
their way to those parishes which are
not under water, and where their servi-
ces are still needed.
In conclusion, the Governor says il
may be that even out of this dire calam
ity some good may come, through the
attention of the Nation at large being SC
painfully concentrated upon question o.
making the building and maintenance
of the levees of the Mississippi, as alsc
the preservation of a proper outlet fol
the river, National work.
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Novel Explosion.

Mr.. George w. Strong, living at Lo-
gan, Ohio, bought, some time since,
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.
Ii 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.. $. states that the stove is re-
markably heavy and strong one If it
had been one of the light stoves, now in
common use, the consequence might
have been very serious
The name of this stove is the "Sensa-
tion, said to be the best in use, and sold
exclusively by G. III. Stafford, Somerset,
OHIO.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

DoN'T BE DIscoURAGED.-Suppose
you have "tried fifty remedies" and re-
ceived no benefit, is there therefore "no
balm in Gilead?" Verify there is. Your
liver may be congested, your stomach
half paralyzed, your neves quivering.
your muscles knotted with torture, your
boweles CONSTRUCTED, your lungs diseased,
your blood full of impurities-yet in
one week after commencing a course of
DR.. Walkers Vinegar Bitters you will
eel like a new creature. 4w49
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

We have several communications
bearing upon the temperance question,
which we are compelled to omit-not be-
cause they are not as we'll written, or as
interesting and exhaustive as the aver
age dissertations upon that theme-but
simply because we have not room for
them. About all the available space we
had to spare for that kind of literature
was early pre-empted by "Adieu," "Max-
WE'LL" NJ. K, and ]. G. c., and having
given these parties a fair showing, we
begin to feel that perhaps We are not
asking too much now in requesting to
be quietly let of, as it were, for awhile.
But for all that, we would cheerfully
give others who have not yet been heard,
an opportunity to make known their
views through the medium of our paper,
were it not'that other matters of more
general Importance now demand our at.
tention.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24
stock Markets.

BUFFALO, April 22.-Wheat, Rye,
Barley and Oates are neglected and NOM
inally unchanged. Corn dull and heavy;
new is offered at SOC from store. The
receipts of Cattle were 1.479 head; total
for the week, 1908 head market moder-
ately active at about &c off last weeks
prices. Owners are asking full last
weeks rates. A large number of stock
were shipped East in first hands The
receipts of Sheep and Lambs were 800
head; total for the week, $500 head; the
run continues light and but little Stock
offering; clipped Sheep S5G6, Wooled
S6@7 so, choice lots a shade higher
The receipts of Hogs were 300 head;
total for the week, IL 300 head; market
firm and shade stronger; Workers s. 25
as IS, heavy Hogs S6@6 25.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

New Brass BANDA number of
young men of this place have organized
a new brass band, and grand ball will
be given at the Town Hall on Thursday
evening Both inst, for the benefit of the
new organization. We wish these gen.
tlemen much success in their efforts to
establish good band, for we regard an
institution of that kind, as one of the
essential features in we'll regulated
town or village. To this end, we trust
that those of our citizens who enjoy the
dance, will give them the encourage
ment of their presence at the Hall on
the evening named. Arrangements have
been made for thoroughly good time
for all who may attend. A GAINESVILLE
band will be present to enliven the
gathering with choice music. Let the
turn out be commensurate with the re.
quirements of the occasion.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

Died, recently at home near Licking
Valley, Muskingum county, David Van
derbark, aged about 20 years.
The subject of this notice was at the
time of his death the husband of Mrs.
Judge Brown, Of this county. We are
informed that his will leaves his widow
200 acres of land, large amount OF
bonds and moneys, and other personal
property.-Lerington Herald, 23d.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

All 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 clothin g, good and cheap.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

BY a late number of the Evansville,
Ind. Courier, we learn that our old friend,
Peter J. Dittoe, formerly of this place,
is largely engaged in the Music busi-
mess in that city-that is to say, he
keeps an establishment where sheet mu-
sic and musical instruments of all kinds
may be had at amazingly low prices.
Well. P. J.. we wish YOU prosperity.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24
Baltimore, Pittsburgh & Chicago
Telegraph School.

Fifty young men wanted to learn the
art of telegraphy by young man at
Lexington, Richmond county, o., who
has been in active service on the B. & O..
+. r. for number of years, and who
can give you the best Of advantages with
the privilege of practicing in railroad
Office when you have been pronounced
capable, which will prepare you for ac-
tive duty. This school will be opened
January End, 1874. Any person wish
ing further particulars on the above SUBJ
.;ect, will please address the undersigned
who will cheerfulIy give full particulars.
J. F. BURKE,
Sc Operator.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

The pupils of the High School pur-
pose giving a Dramatic Entertainment
in Town Hall, on Wednesday evening,
April 10th, the proceeds of which are to
be applied to fitting up good dressing
rooms under the stage in the Hall. The
exercises will consist of Dramas, Farces,
Songs, &c. The Somerset String and
Brass Bands will furnish the music. Ad-
mission Is cents.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

DIR. S. S. Dollison-although it has
been but short time since he took up
his abode in our midst, and commen-
ced the practice of his profession
has, we are pleased to note, met with
very encouraging success thus far. His
thorough knowledge of medicine and
surgery, and long professional expert
ence, eminently qualify him to treat,
skilfully and successfully, such cases as
come under his care
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

DIR. A. F. Ziegler departed this life at
his residence in Columbus, Ohio, on
Sunday, 10Th inst, in the 32d year of
his age.
DIR. Ziegler was son of Nicholas Zieg-
Ter, Esq, formerly of this place, and was
born here. He was a young man of more
than ordinary ability; upright in con-
duct, genial and kindly in disposition,
and his early departure has overshadow-
ed with sorrow large circle of relatives
and friends, who, a year or so ago, be-
came aware that his life was drawing
rapidly to a close. He leaves a wife
and three little daughters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

1t costs money to furnish Runners with hor-
ses and buggies which added 70 the commissions
paid them makes large item and the buyer has
TO pay IL. There is no getting around this fact,
although the runner (teazer) vchemcntly pro-
tests that HE viii sell cheaper than any body
else, and Just here comes in the secret Of the
transaction which very few understand, to-wiE
The market prices Of Foreign and American Mar
bles vary from twenty TO fifty per cent being
graded as No. !, 2, 3, average and common
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 ware rooms can always be
found the best and at the lowest rates, and 81
buyers want the cheaper grades, the prices will
be lowered accordingly, but mind you, the diff
ference will be fairly pointed out and you will
not be made 10 believe that you are getting the
best instead Of the cheaper kind. In buying
marble work II Is very important that You
be suited. 1t "a not article 10 be cast aside Al
not liked, and II not suited you viii always re-
gret it. Place no confidence in tomb stone bum
mers who make themselves 80 offensive by beg
ging and teazing you 20 buy Of them. They
will promise you anything and everything 70 In
duce you TO buy.
BY visiting our works you will save money
and also get job that viii give you satisfaction
in ALL respects. II inconvenient to come and
see u.s. drop us line when you are ready 10 buy,
and we will call on you with our designs and
give you prices. BY doing this you cannot lose
anything bat you may gain considerable
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY a. R.
Somerset Grain Market.
New York Wool Market.

Sales the past three days have been as
follows: 5000 lbs and 62 bales Fall
California at 24(a 26c, 1000 lbs do do at
2Oc, 10000 lbs Texas as 27(ee 30c, Il, 900
lbs Colorado at 214c, 1000 lbs Mexican
at PIC. 500 lbs Nevada at 33c, 1900 IN
washed Western Fleece at 4Oc, 5000 lbs
No. Fleece at SIC, 45 bales Cape at So
@374c, and 40 bales com bing Pulled at
SOC; also 5000 lbs and 80 bags super
Pulled, $4,000 lbs bury Fall California,
10000 lbs Fall California, so bags COM
bing Pulled, bags black Pulled and
10000 lbs Pulled, all on private terms.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

Mr.. James Connor was chosen by the
Council to fill the Office of Street Com
missioner. 1t will be remembered that
the Press, last week, took occasion to
favor his appointment. We must there
fore give the Council praise for not
throwing good advice over its official
shoulder
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

Prosecuting Attorney Huffman some
time since discovered in the person of
Miss Nettie Bastian, of New Lexington,
a suitable person for help-mate, and on
the 18th inst, at the residence of Philip
Bastian, Esq, in New Lexington, the
two were united in marriage
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

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
txat dxy
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

The annual Convention of the Ohio
State Editorial Association will convene
at Columbus, on Friday, May %, 1874.
Effort is being made to secure full at
tendance of the brethren on that occa-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

The ladies will find at Miss Eva Chill
cote's millinery store a new and superb
stock of goods, embracing the latest
styles and novelties, which it would be
we'll for them to call and inspect.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

An Indignation meeting of the citizens
of this vicinity, to express their disap-
proval of the Presidents veto of the
Finance Bill, has been called for Mon
day evening, April 9th, inst, at the
Court House The call is made ire
spective of party. Let there be a full
attendance
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24
Societies.

I. 0. o. F.
Somerset Lodge No. $50, meets at Odd Fellow
Hall every Saturday evening at o'clock
no. z6 F. & A. NJ.
Somerset Lodge, No. 75, F. and 4. NJ, meets
al their hall on Wednesdays, preceding the
full moon OF each month
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 6I.
7. A NJ meets at Masonic Hall, the Mon
day preceding the full moon OF each MONTH
Companions in good standing are cordially invi-
tedtO attend.
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WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
" H @ II III n H

FOR TEN TIMES ITS COST.
The great benefit 1 received from the use of
VEGETINE induces me to give my testimony in
its favor. believe it to be not only of great val
ue for restoring the health, but preventive of
diseases peculiar to the spring and summer sea-
sons.
l would not be without it for ten times its cost.
EDWIN TILDEN,
Attorney. and General Agent for Massachusetts
of the Craftsmen's Life Assurance Company,
No. 40 Sears Building, Boston, Mass
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

As an evidence of Pigfoot's prosperity,
we take pleasure in directing attention
to the Improvements which Messrs.
McQuaid, Yorger, and Walker have re-
Gently made upon and about their res
v1eofiva prep,iseS
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March p, 1874
Somerset Church Directory.

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday a
1917 j. NJ Sunday School A N Rev D. NJ
WiSeman Pastor.
CATHOLIC
South Colum bus street. Mass At and 10 n
NJ EesDers 3 p. II. Rev. d. II. Noon, Pastor
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 1019 A. NJ
Sabbath school 9 \. NJ. Rev. -.B.fF. Thomas
Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

Would be pleased to meet her numerous lady
customers at her Room in Johnson's building,
Somerset, Ohio, where they will find for their
inspection, the latest styles Of
BONNETS, AND HATS,
TRIMMINGS; RUCHINGS,
RIBBONS, COLLARS,
UNDERSLEEVES, GLOVES,
FANCY KNIT WOOLEN
GOODS, &C., &c.
Special attention.given to trimming Hats and
Ponnets in the latest style Of the art. Thankful
for past patronage, she respectfully requests q
continuation OF the same. Remember the place,
Room Ia Johnsoss's Block,
SOMERSET, OHIO,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

EAST LIBERTY, April 22.-Cattle-
receipts &c cars; best $666}c, medium S.
SIC, common 505lc. Bulls 33(G4c. Re
ceipts Hogs 16 cars; best Philadelphia
Sc 25G6 so. Workers S. SOFAS IS. Re
ceipts Sheep II cars; best S64@63e, med
ium S5406c.
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VEGETINE.
Pat7'i1fes the Blood, Reno
oates and I1sVigOr0tes
the aChOJe System. It's
Medical Properties are
4Jter0tiUe, Tonic, Sol
cent and DiaGPetic.

VEGETINE is made exclusively from the
herbs, and SO strongly concentrated that it will
effectually eradicate from the system every taint
of Scrofula, Scrofulous Humor, TumorS, Cam
cerous Humors, Erysipilas, Salt Rheum, Sypbi-
litic Diseases, Canker, Flatness of the Stomach.
and all diseases that arise from impure blood.
Seiatica, Inhammatory 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 Blotehes, Boils letter, Scald-
head and Ringworm, VEGETINE has never
failed to effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints,
Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leuccorrhea, arisiT G
from internal liberation and uterine diseases,
and General Debility, VEGETINE acts di-
rectly upon the causes OF these complaints. 1t
invigorates and strengthens the whole system,
acts upon the secretive organs, allays inf1amma-
ton, cures liberation and regulates the bowels
For catarrh, dyspepsia, habitual costiveness,
palpitation OF the heart, headache, piles, ner-
vousness, and General Prostration of the Ner-
vous System, no medicine has ever given such
perfect satisfaction as the VEGETINE 1tpur-
lies the blood, cleanses all the organs, and pos
TEN.
The remarkable cures effected by VEGETINE
have induced many physicians and apothecar-
fes whom we know to prescribe and use it in
their own families.
In fact, VEGETINE is the best remedy yet
discovered for the above diseases, and is the on
ly reliable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed be-
fore fhe public. Prepared by
H. R. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Price ,sl.25. Sold by all druggists and dealers
every where. 81
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

Ladies, don't forget that Walker &
Russell have the finest and best assort-
ment of walking shoes and slippers that
you ever saw in town.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

b~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, 1874-04-24

Mr.. A. Kempf has placed good
pavement of stone in front of his gro
cery. Quite a number of our citizens
might "follow suit" to good advantage.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

100 different kinds of pocket books at
J. c. Curran's, at from Is cents to 81 90
each.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

NoTICE.-The Somerset Steam Milsl
will stop for repairs April 18th to May
18th. We will be prepared to exchange
with our customers, as usual.
A. p. & T. NJ. AsHBRooK.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

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, 1874-04-24

Skinner & Bro. have received another
fine assortment of wallpaper and win
dow curtains. Call and see, and look
for yourselves.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

EDITOR PREss:-The propriety of a
Night Police, for our place, has been
suggested by several persons, and the
Mayor in his annual message to the New
Council, called their attention to the
subject, and showed how such could be
maintained at small expenditures.
We pay about $500 per month for
the lamp-lighting and the bell-ringing.
And we are informed that competent
and experienced man, one who served
two years in New York City, as Night
Police, has offered his services as Night
Police, and will attend to the lamp
lighting, bell-ringing, the care of all
fire apparatus, and cisterns, and police
the place during the entire night season,
for $500 per month. Provided that
he can be allowed to take care of The
Town Hall, at the usual rates and al
lowed the same fees as the Marshal for
all arrests.
We conceive this to be the only meth
cd that can be adopted, that will effect
ually preserve order during the night
hours; at the sametime, he can prevent
petty thefts and night prowlings incl
dent to all towns and villages. He
would also keep lookout for fires, and
burglars, two things much dreaded.
Many of us, when we lie down at night
feel a great insecurity lest we should
burn out or be burglarized before morn
ing.
This should receive careful consider
tion by our citizens now, before the
lamp-lighting and bell-ringing is let out
for the coming year. Any one feeling
an interest in this matter, should move
at once, and present petition to the
Council for that purpose on next Mon
day night. CITIZEN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-24

Briggs & Bros flower and garden
seeds, and plants in pots, for sale at ?.
G. Matthias's. 2w2