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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06
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 a fire in
the stove preparatory TO getting supper,
one evening, and as She was about leav-
ing, a 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.. S. states that the stove is a re-
narkably 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. H. Stafford, Somerset,
OHIO.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06
Arthur's Illustrated Home Magazine.

Bright, cheerful, earnest and progress
sive, the "HoME" takes rank with the best
periodicals of the day. 1t is that cheap
est frst-class Magazine in the country,
and more thoroughly identified with the
people in their social and domestic life
than any other.
"Pipsissiway Potts the inimitable
delineator of home life and character,
has an article in every number.
Window Curtains. A new serial story
by T. $. Arthur, will be commenced in
the January number of the Home Ma
gazine.
MY Girls and l." \ series of pleas
ant, chatty paper, sensible and good, to
be commenced in the January number.
Butterick's newest patterns for ladies'
! and children's dresses are given by spe-
cial arrangement every month. BY
means of these patterns, every woman
may now be her own dress-maker
The Great Household Magazine of
America gives more reading for the price
and greater variety, suited TO every
member of the family, young and old,
than any other magazine published.
Is cents will procure specimen copy
of "Arthur's Illustrated Home Maga-
zine" Send for one.
T. S. ARTHUR 4 SoN,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

The Somerset Steam Mills under the
management Of the Messrs. Ashbrook,
are daily growing in public favor, and
are establishing reputation for turn
ing out number one flour that must GER
tainly be gratifying to the gentlemanly
proprietors; as we know it is to the citi-
zens of our village who feel a very con-
siderable interest in the success of the
Mills as one of their most important in
stitutions. At present, they are turning
out weekly about 12O barrels of -four,
and have market for the same in all the
surrounding lages-including New
Lexington. We learn that the propri-
etors contemplate enlarging their grind
ing capacity, and substituting a more
powersul engine for the one now in use.
Successi
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06
Masquerade Rail.

The lovers of the dance will doubtless
be glad to learn that a grand Masquer-
ade Ball will come off at the Town Hall
on next Friday night. However, we are
informed by the managers that it ia not
their intention to make it exclusively q
masquerade affair-so that those who
prefer the "other way" of exercising
their legs Will have that privilege. As
the proceeds of this ball will be given 10
onr Agricultural Society, We hope to see it
well patronized by eur dancing friends.
Fill the hall, and let it go upon record
that the Ball on Friday night, Feb. l3,
1874, was the grandest and most success
full affair OF the kind ever witnessed in
Son erset.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06
Baltimore, Pittsburgh & ChieagO
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.
K. X. for number of years, and who
can give you the best of advantages with
the privilege of practicing in a railroad
office when you have been pronounced
capable, which will prepare you for ac-
tive duty. This school will be opened
January 2nd, 1874. Any person wish
ing further particulars on the above sub
.;ect, will please address the undersigned
who viii cheerfulIy give full particulars.
j. F. BURKE,
3S Operator
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

zine by the public, enables us TO enter upon the
coming year with the means OF making il more
attractive and valuable than ever before 10 its
large and increasing number Of readers on both
sides Of the Atlantic. The Serial story Of the
year.
KATHERINE EARLE,
by Miss Trafton, is a charming Love Story by
gifted writer, which is destined to wide poPu-
larity.
There will be brilliant noyelettes and the best
short stories, by SAKE Holm, Bret Harte, and
other delightful stOry-tellers.
A series of striking and unique poems, with
TayIor. known for his brilliant contributions
to the Western Press, will sing 10 us again the
music of the Spinning Wheel, The Fail, The
Stage Coach, The Mill etc.
Portraits and Biographical Sketches Of Amer
ican Authors; Papers on Dairy Farming and
stock Raising in Europe, on Household Deeora-
tiOn and Furniture, besides more than fifty 9TH
er illustrated articles are now in preparation.
The splendid series,
"THE GREAT SOUTH"
the most important and expensive series Of illus
tratod Papers ever undertaken by any Magazine,
viii be continued through the year. In the De
cember number we complete the papers ON
Louisiana. The next In order will be The Lone
Star State;-The Mountain Regions Of the South;
The Iron Regions Of Missouri, &e., &c These
with the Essays and Editorial Discussions Of
Literature, Science and Art, sketches Of Travel,
occasional Poems and EtchiuRs, will make up a
Magazine Of Christian Literature designed to be
THE BEST IN THE WORLD"
The December Number (now ready has an
able Article on The Resumption Of Specie Pay
ment, by DR.. Atwatcr, poems by Bret. H.rte,
Macdonald and others; The continuation OF the
two Serial Stories, Shorter Stories, Splendid II
| lustrations Of New Orleans, the Paris Of Ameri-
| ca; etc.
Editorials by a large and able CORPSE Of wri-
/ tiers. Topics Of the Time by DIR. nolan !, IL
/ which he replies 90 Some Religious Newspa-
/ pers; laughable Etching, &c, &c. An enter.
/ mining number.
THE HOLIDAY NO. OF ST. NICHOLAS,
our Splendid New Illustrated Magazine fol
| Girls and Boys, the finest ever issued, will h'
sent 10 all the Subscribers Of Scrihner's MONTH.
| for 1sT4. Also the November and pccembel
numbers Of st. Nicholas sent free TO those VIII,
| subscribe for both Magazines The July numbe
| Of Seribneris Monthly containing the Introduc
| tory Article Of the Great South Series, sent {,
subscribers 60 Scribncr who request Il whci
l making their subscriptions.
scribner's Monthly sa00, St. Nicholas $500
| year, or ST.O0for both.
scRIBNER Co. os4 broadway, n. Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Seth Green now proposes frog culture
for food. He says: "We have many
stagnant pools about the country that
are useless in their present state, and
believing that there is nothing made in
vain, do not know of any other use for
them than to make them into frog ponds
wealthy who could raise million frogs
and get them to market. All / would
claim is giving him two years exper-
fence in experimenting
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

It costs money to furnish Runners with hor-
and buggics which added to the commissions
paid them makes a large item and the buyer has
to pay it. There IS no getting around this fact,
although the runner 0cazcr) yehcmcntly pre-
tests that HE win sell cheaper than any body
else, and just here comes I'm the secret of the
transaction which very few understand, io-wit
The market prices Of Foreign and American Mar
bles vary from twenty 10 ffty per cent, being
graded as No. /, 2, 3, average and common
Now when runner Hnds Sc necessary 20 cell
very cheap, and although be 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 tho buyer
with his want Of experience cannot detect the
difference in our ware rooms can always be
found the best and at the lowest ratos and if
buyers want the cheaper grades the prices viii
be lowered accordingly, but mind you, the dif-
ference viii be fairly pointed out and sou viii
not be made 10 believe that you arc getting the
best instead Of the cheaper kind. In buying
marble work Il IS very important that you
be suited. 1t Is not article 20 be cast aaiden
not liked, and II not suited you viii always re-
Tet it.. Place no coufdonccin tomb stone hum-
mcrs who make themselves so offensive by beg
ging and tcazing you to buy Of thcm. They
viii promise you anything and everything 90 iu-.
duce you 70 buy.
BY visiting our worIs you win save money
and also get Job that win eivc You satisfaction
in ALL respects. II inconvcuicnt 90 como ana
US, drop us nlino when you are ready 60 uuy.
and win call oH you with our dcsirur aHd
give you prices. BY doing this you cannot lose
anything bat you may gain considerable
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06


AS the proceeds of these en-
tertainments are to be devoted
to iquidating the debts of the
p. G.. Z. A. and NJ. A. z. Society,
and towards enabling the Socie-
ty to manageits affairs In uture
without embarrassment, it is
earnestly hoped that a rousing
support will be extended the
officers on the above evenings.
Turn out, every body.
Admission, Wednesday Eve, so Cents.
BY ORDER BOARD DIRECTORS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Rissler & Linville, dealers in Hardware, Nails,
Stoves Tobacco, dc.
Noah Swick, dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c.
Rouseculp & Bro, dealers in Family Groceries
J. 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 d 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 Il Sons, Manufacturer Of
Harness, Saddles, &c.
Jefferson & Co, dealers in Dry Goods, Cloth
ing Notions, &c.
W. H. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
J. T. Moor, Boot and Shoe manufacturer
T. J. Foster, blacksmith.
n /. Stevens, Dentist
J. Dunwoody, Root and Shoe Maker.
Peter ROusecuJp, Blacksmith
Stevens & Son. Carpenters.
H. Kokensperger, Wagon Maker.
J. Clemson, Plasturer
J. P. Deohant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

RETURNED.-Mr H. A. Schwartz has
just returned from New York City,
where he made purchase of some fine
new Photographic instruments and stock.
His Gallery on South Columbus streeS
will be completed in eight or ten days,
when hewill take possession and be pre-
pared to make even finer pictures of all
kinds than he has ever turned out
Give him call at his new quarters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

EDITOR Press: I should like to in
quire through your worthy paper, why
it is that the matter of lighting the
street lamps is permitted to be managed
in such an irregular manner as it has
been for some time past. To be of SER
vice, they should be lighted regularly at
the proper times, and not just when it
happens to suit the convenience of the
person whose duty it is to attend to the
business. The Council would accom-
modate the public by seeing that the
streets are lighted promptly, and at the
proper times. Will they do it?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

All persons interested, will bear in
mind that meeting of the stockholders
of the Somerset Publishing Company
will be held at Ream's banking room IN
Somerset, Ohio, on Wednesday, February
II, 1874, for the election of officers and
the transaction of other business. a
full attendance is desired.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

This is the way it works in Connecti-
cut: Abner Beers of Newton, wealthy
and obstinate, refused to pay school
tax that he considered unjusty large
He was locked up in Jail, but when it
was ascertained that one of the bequestf
of his will was $4,000 to the town
schools, they let him out as soon as pos.
sible and lambashed the Sheriff for I'M.
pertinence.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

OUR connections with other Real Estate
" Agents is very extensive, and aided by our
advertising arrangements, gives us splendid Op-
portunities for buying and selling property.
We viii do all in our power to secure purcha-
sers, and having found them viii assist them
in getting what they want, with just the kind
of title they want.
We offer for sale the following property:
go acres Of first class farming and grazing
land, with good buildings, plenty Of water and
timber also an abundance Of good fruit; miles
south east of Somerset, Ohio, and on very rca-
sOnable terms
167 acres miles south Of Somerset, Ohio, in
very good repair, good soil, 100 acres cleared,
balance in the best Of timber, all well fenced,
good springs and about 1900 fruit trees; truly a
good farm at a low price and easy payments.
16 acres Of Land in Thorn township Perry coun-
ty, Ohio; a very neat ~ story house, good fruit
some timber, and every thing in the best Of
pair; fine little home for some one cheap
go acres Of first class prairie land in O'Brien
county, Iowa, will sell cheap or trade for small
farm in Ohio, or town property.
10 acres Of land with good improvements,
good soil, plenty Of choice fruit and good soft
water adjoining the corporation of Somerset,
Ohio. VIII positively sell cheap.
a Desirable property situate in the city Of
CiTcleville, Pickaway county, Ohio, consisting
of dwelling house in very good repair contain
ing six rooms and kitchen, good well Of water,
cistern, necessary out buildings, well set with
fruit trees, in healthy locality and quiet neigh
borhood.
Also a vacant lot situate in said city and in the
same locality, the above said lot; is nicely situ-
ated for building in a good neigh borbood. These
properties will be sold on reasonable terms.
August s. 1873. yfn17
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Any gentleman can attend the Mas
querade accompanied by as many ladies
as he chooses to gather about him, fol
the same price that is asked for one
couple. This is a rare chance for dis.
play of gallantry.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

We have a roaring communication
from Stakeholder" "animadverting'
somewhat upon the effusion of our des-
tinguished correspondent, Friend, y
which appeared in last weeks Press
Stockholders communication will ap-
pear in our next issue.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

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 SUI
perior to any of the other oils in mar
kef 4w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

All the carpenters and masons of our
town are at present busy on jobs OF
building and repairing. We should like
to see circumstance such as to keep them
at work during the balance of the year,
at least.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Tie quarterly meeting of the NJ. E.
Church passed off pleasantly. Rev. T.
H. Hall, presiding elder preached three
very acceptable sermons. The meeting
is being continued by Rev. B. F. Thomas.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06
a GRAND
Masquerade Ball,

ON FRIDAY EVE, JAN. 13, 1874,
To which general invitation
is extended. Those who do not
wish masks will have the priv
ilege of forming setts, ETC., with
out them. Masks can be rem
ed of the Managers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Those of our subscribers who have
frequently evinced disposition to pay
their subscription in coal, are urgently
notified that the bituminous would be
very acceptable just now.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

EDITOR PRESS: 1t strikes me that
the public would be interested in re
port from our School Board, showing
the present condition of the school
funds. l trust they will be kind enough
to accommodate the public in this re-
spect through the columns of the Press.
Yours, PUBLIC.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06
Somerset Church Directory.

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday at
1919 \. N. Sunday School \ NJ. Rev d. NJ.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
VI. Nespers p. VI. Rev. ID. II. Noon Pastor.
METHODIST.
= East Main street. Services at 10I5 a. NJ.
Sabbath School a. N. Rev.5B.PF- Thomas,
Pastor
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Societies


Somerset Lodge No. 352, meets at Odd Fellow :
Hall, every Saturday evening at O'Clock.
no. 76 F. d A. NJ.
Somerset Lodge, No. 10, F. and A. NJ. meets
their hall, on Wednesdays preceding the
fun moon of each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER No. G1.
+. \. NJ. meets at Masonic Hall, on the Mon
day preceding the full moon of each MONTH
Companions in good standing are cordially invi-
ta1rO attend
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Mrs. II. A. Schwartz is tie recipient
tions in New York city which will be
used TO adorn her husbands new gallery
on South Columbus street.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

We employ no runners, neither do wa 70 ha
zirS about the country las many do) calling on
people soon as they 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 US
to call on them with our designs, that they may
inspect them and learn our prices. This VIC do.
and we never fail to suit, both in the design Of
the work and then in its execution.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Farmers should keep their wits about
them, and be cautious in admitting
strangers into their dwellings after
nightfall. Masked robbers are "work-
ing" the country in many localities.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

The temperance movement is making
matters lively in and around New Lex
ington, the clergymen and newspapers
of that place being enlisted in the cause.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Language fails'us in endeavoring to
do Justice to the individual who broke
our sign. And Buckley is out Of town
and Kagay has lame back
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

New INSURANCE CoMPASY.-Mr
David Ansel has been appointed an agent
for this county, of the Farmers Home
Insurance Company, of Jelloway, Knox
county, Ohio-a joint stock Fire Insur-
ance Company, organized under act of
April 27, 1872, with a capital of $780,
600, and duly authorized to commence
business February Is, 1873. The officers
are ]. S. Tilton, President, and S. Hide
brand, Secretary.
Farmers desiring insurance, will do
well toconsult Mr. Ansel The Compa-
ny is reliable one, and its rates are
moderate
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

From present appearances ice-cream
will cost about 80 cents a dish in this
vicinity next summer. There has been
very little, if any, ice housed here this
winter.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

INcENDIARIsM-We learn that the
greater portion of lumber, lath, etc., be-
longing to George From, Esq, which
had been delivered ON his newly pur-
chased farm West of town,-known as
the Vansickle farm-for the purpose of
erecting a house at an early day, was
destroyed by fire on last Saturday night
the work of some scoundrel-and as
there was no person living on the farm
at the time, of course the fire was un-
discov overed until after it had done its
work
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

"A cotillion party was given last week
at Avondale, by Mr.. Elias Padgett,
proprietor of the Avondale House. 1t
is said to have been very pleasant af-
fair. The music was made by the Rose
book Bros. of Hebron, who are accom-
plished musicians. Several of our roos-
tiers were there, and know how it was
themselves.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

The Woman's Temperance crusade
broke out recently at New Lexington,
with what success, we are not inform
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Donations for the Fair Supper may be
left at Isaac Weaver's dry goods store,
and at Levitt's hardware store.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

There are indications in the atmos-
phere that crusade against whiskey
will shortly be inaugurated at this place
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Our citizen, Mr. O'Keefe, shipped a
car load of horses on Tueseay last
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR BAII.-Bob Levitt W. H.
w. Russell, CALM FLOOR MANAGERS-W
Harry Bngne
Henry Walker, DR.. Mckinney.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

The German Reformed Church is I'M
dergoing the finishing touches.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

Number one stocking yarn can be had
at the Somerset Woolen Mills at S1.IO
per pound, or five pounds for $780,
When you want an article of this kind
call on Mr.. Wilson at the above named
Mills
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06
Somerset Official directory.
Board of Education.
Business Directory.
CHURCHES
CORPORATION OFFICERS.

German Reform; Rev. C. w. Hoyman, Pastor
Lutheran; Rev. J Beekee, Pastor.
Methodist. Rev. +. /. Lewis, Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

10 pounds of \. O. Sugar for 81 at
Darst's.
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Notice of Appointment.

TTNHE undersigned has been appointed and
l. qualified as Administrator on the estate of
Jane Parks, late Of Perry county, Ohio, decd.
HUGH PARKS, Admir-.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

A gentleman who has taken the pains
to look into the matter, informs aus that
the population of Somerset has increased
$50 souls during the last three years. If
this statement be true-and we have no
reason to question tive should say
that the showing is a good one for the
staid old village.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin,
pimples, ringworm, salt-rheum and 9TH
er cutaneous affections cured, and the
skin made soft and smooth, by using JU-
NIPER TAR SOAP, made by Caswell,
Hazard & Co., New York. Be certain
to get the JUNIPER TAR SOAP, as there
are many limitations made with common
tar which are worthless. 4w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

There is talk to the effect that the
farmers in the neighborhood of st. Jo-
seph's are taking steps looking to the
early organization of home mutual
insurance company. The object is to
avoid high rates for uncertain insurance.