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VEGETINE.
Pttri1ies the Blood, Reno
GATES and HtcigOrGtes
the aChOIe System. It's
Medical Properties are
4tter0tiUe, Tonic, Sol
cent and DilIretic.

VEGETINE is made exclusively from the
juices of carefully selected baFks, roots and
herbs, and so strongly concentrated that it will
eHectually eradicate from the system every taint
of Scrofula, Scrofulous Humor Tumors Can
cerous Humors, Erysipilas, Salt Rheum Syphi-
itic Diseasas, Canker, Flatness of the Stomach.
and all diseases that arise from impure blood.
Sciatica, 1nfammatory and Chronic Rheuma-
tlsm, Neuralgia, Gout, and Spinal Complaints
can only be etfectually cured through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases of the Skin,
Pustules, Pimples, BlOtches, BOils letter, Scaid-
head and RingwOrm, TEGETINE' has never
failed to effect permanent cure
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints
Dropsy, Female Weakness, Leuccorrhea arising
from internal liberation and uterine diseases
and General DebiLtty, VEGETINE acts di-
rectly upon the causes of these complaints. 1t
invigorateS and strengthens the whole system,
acts upon the secretive organs allays iniamma-
tion, 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-
yous System, no medicine has ever given such
perfect satisfaction as the VEGETINE. tpur-
lfes the blood, cleanses all the organs and pos
sesses controlling power over the nervous sys-
tenn.
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 vet
ly reliable BLOOD PURIFIER vet placed be-
fore fhe public. Prepared by
H. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Price s1.25. Sold by all druggists and dealers
everywhere. 81
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STATE OF OHIO
Insurance Department.
Columbus. Janury 26. 1874.

WHEREAS, The Watertown Fire Insurance
wv Company, located at Watertown in the
State of New York, has filed in this office
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
incorporated by other States of the United
States.
Now, therefore, in pursuance of law, Will
liam F. 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 in
accordance with law during the current year.
The condition and business of said Company at
the date of such statement, Dec. 81, 1873, is
shown as follows
Amount of actual paid up Capital. 5000, 600 90
Aggregate ann of Available Assets $50, ,849 80
Aggregate amt of Liabilities Except
capttaD including Reinsurance. PIG, ,IO4 62
Amount of Income for the preceding
year in cash........ ................ 357, ,565 80
Amount of Expenditures for the pre-
ding year in cash. 264 439 73
:''--'---': In witnes whereof, have hereunto
:SEAL: subscribed my name, and caused the
:.........: Seal of my office to be affixed the day
above written. WIN. +. CHURCH,
April II, 4S74. Superintendent.
F. J. Dawson, Agt, Somerset, o.
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WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
" Il @ e TTN e
FOR TEN TIMES ITS COST

IVN I'm II4dLo us OOoI.
The great benefit l received from the use of
NEGETINE, induces me to give my testimony in
Its favor believe it to be not only of great val
ne for restoring the health, but preventive of
diseases peculiar TO the spring and summer sea-
sons.
| would not be without ii 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.
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Most Unexpectedly, because i

Most unexpectedly, because 1t
was an act of wisdom, Congress
passed the bill for increasing the
National currency. The President
will undoubtedly sign it, and in due
course of time the currency will be
augmented $500, 100000. 1t is
but natural that spectators Of all
kinds, should raise a tremendous
howl over the measure, while the
mass of the people should sanction
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sPLENDID FARM ZOE sALE.
ONE MILE SOUTH or SOMERSET.

FINlIfS farm contains ll7 acres in high state
4 Of cultivation, and upon " hich are commo-
dious brick residence, spring house, and never
failing spring, good barns with wagon sheds
800 bearing fruit trees, Of all kinds In excellent
condition There are 90 acres of splendid bot
tom land In the farm, and the whole Il adnirn-
bly, watercd. IL can be bought for $50 Der acre
For further particulars call ON or address tho
subscriber, JOHN GALL
July 25, 1873. 30 Somerset, Ohio
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Scribner'S Monthly.
The Summer Campaign Begun.
Another Great Literary Sensation"
THE MODERN ROBINSON CRUSOE


With $50 Beautiful Illustrations
Messrs Scribner & Co, have secured
for serial publication in Scribner's
Monthly, NJ. Jules Verne's Latest Sto-
ry,
THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND"
in which, not content with the old sto-
ries of Robinson Crusoe" and the
'Swiss Family Robinson" the writer un-
dertakes to show how Il party of men
cast upon mysterious and desert Is
land, may live by their scientific resour-
ces alone, without the aid of any wreck
to draw upon for the material of life and
comfort.
The party are Americans who set out
from Richmond, Va, ddring the seige,
in balloon. NJ Jules Verne unites
with an accurate scientific knowledge,
an exuberance of inventive genius that
has
FASCINA TED THE WORLD.
The theme of the present story affords
the author the finest opportunity for the
display of his peculiar gifts. The story
will be profusely illustrated, and is be-
gun in the April Number.
For Sale By oil Neus Dealers or Book
sellers. Price 400 Year, 35 cents Num-
Der. SCRIBNER & Co.,
654 Broadway, \. y.
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COrns

Clown q are As useless TO the community ns
OOA A1o notwithstanding old maids corn
er loafers In large cities, dishonest politicians
no more OF aluXury than epson sails or castor
oil and no more desirable for comfort than q
hedge-hag is for parlor ornament. Briggs
Corn and Bunion Remedies, AlleviatOr and Gu
ratiye, eradicatcs corns, banishcs buniOnS, and
cures ingrowing nails, sore instcps, and other
obnoxious tOrncnts Of the feet Sold by Skin
ner Bro, Somerset, Ohio. J. Briggs a Co
Newark, y. 35yi
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DON'T BE DTsCoURAGED.-Sup
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
DIR. Walkers Vinegar Bitters you will
eel like a new creature. 4w49
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EGEITNE
Purifies the Blood and Restores the
Health.
What Is Veppfina2

1t is compound extracted from barks, roots,
and herbs 1t is Natures Remedy. 1t is per-
fectly harmless from any bad effect upon the sys-
tenn. 1t is nourishing and strengthening. 1t
acts directly upon the blood. 1t quiets the nerv-
Gus system. 1t gives you good sweet sleep at
night. II is great panacca for our aged fathers
and mothers, for it gives them strength, quiets
their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet
sleep, as has been proved by many an aged per-
son. 1t is the great Blood Pursfier 1t is soOth-
ing remedy for our children. 1t has relieved
and cured thousands. 1t is very pleasant TO
take, every child likes it.
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Paints, oils, varnishes, dye-stufs,
brushes of all kinds, garden and flower
seeds, cheap for cash, at SINNERS new
drug store.
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For Sale.

1NHE most desirable property in Somerset,
i consisting Of the brick block On the North
West corner OF the public square and Main
street, embracing the fine and convenient store
room on the corner with large ware room in tho
rear. Two large well furnished halls in the sec
ond story Of the same, severally occupied by Inc
Masonic and Odd Fellows Order. The private
residence Of Dixon Brown, store rooms occupied
by Matthias and DrOege * Frimute and dwell
ling house by George Brown and Robert Lev
lit, Also fine bnilding lot fronting on North
street, lying directly West Of an alley and run
ming back to the alley in the rear of the first
mentioned premises. This lot has large brick
stable and well of good water upon it and is q
superior site for building. Also for sale good
and well improved farm situated on the pike
One-half mile East of Somerset, Perry county,
Ohio. For full particulars address or inquire
Of J. NJ. Brown, Somerset, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-17

Artemus Ward once observed that he
approved of temperance hotels, although
he thought that as rule they sold worse
liquor than the other kind
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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. & Z. M. AsHBRooK.
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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, 1874-04-17

A variety of light -colored, fancy cas-
simeres, of the newest styles, for pants
or for entire suits, for sale by the yard
or made up to order, at the Clothing
Store of Mains & Bro. Call and see
them.
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The new styles of Jewelry for the ensuing year,
More lovely and pretty than ever apear,
And J. c. Curran has such q supply,
As will take with surprise any Connoiseur's eye.
So call and see
This J. c. c.,
And he will make you happy be.
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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.
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A Perfect Cure.

CHARLESTowN JUNE IL, 1861
Mr. Ii. II. STEVENS: Dear Sir-This is to certify
that NEGETENE made perfect cure of me when
my attending physician had pronounced my case
consumption and said l could not survive many
days.
Mrs. LEDsTIoN, So Cook Street.
The facts stated by Mrs. LedstOn, are person.
ally known by me, and they are true.
A. ID. HAYNRS.
VEG GETINE Is LOLD BY ALL
DRUGGISTS.
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Call at Walker & Russell's and buy a
pair of Swede Army Brogans-the most
comfortable shoe eyer worn.
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Remember when you want collars,
that they can be bought at the Clothing
Store of Mains & Bro, from five to ten
cents box cheaper than elsewhere in
town. All the various styles for sale
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-17

1t is cheaper to buy your boots and
shoes of Walker & Russell than to go
barefooted.
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Family Groceries !!

In short, a full assortment Of all goods usually
kept in a family grocery store, all of which
propose to sell for cash exchange, at astonish-
ingly low profits. "a nimble ninepence is bet
ter than slow shilling" Butter, eggs and all
kinds of country produce will be received in ex-
change for goods. Give me a call, and secure
good bargains in exchange. B. +. HARNER.
April 10, 1874. 50
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D"EG Look at those features and see
\ AAAO the agony depicted on the face.
II cannot be helped while the trouble remains.
The suflerings from piles are Of a very aggravated
description. You cannot walk with any COM
fort, cannot ride with comfort, cannot sit with
ease, and the suffering when attending 60 ma
ture is almost uubearahle, and causes such a
feeiing Of dread that il is put of at great sac
rihcc OF health and comfort, in many cases in
creasing the difficulty TO alarming extent
Use DR.. Briggs's Pile Remedies, according 10
directions, to cure internll, bleeding, external
and itching piles. Som by Skinner Bro,
Druggistst, Somerset, Ohio. J. BHgg- \ Co,
Newark n J.
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All kinds of marketable country pro-
duce taken in exchange for goods or
work at the Clothing Store of Mains &
Bro. \ variety of goods and trimmings
on hand suitable for Mems Youths and
Children's clothing, good and cheap.
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Remember that all the piece goods
purchased at the Clothing Store of
Mains & Bro, will be cut out free of
charge. Prices of all goods lower than
elsewhere.
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If you want a nice, fancy suit, or a
fine, black suit, go to the Clothing Store
of Mains & Bro.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-17

New stock for Spring trade opened
out at J. G. Curran's, at lower prices
than ever
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-04-17

Fine black cloths and doeskin cassi-
meres for sale low, at the Clothing Store
of Mains & Bro.
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Somerset Grain Market.
rEp BY ARNOLD 4 HELsER.


BUFFALO, April 16.-Cattle Receipts
1888 head; total for the week S015; mar
ket slow at yesterdays prices, with but
few buyers in attendance; large num-
Der of cattle were shipped East in first
hands.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts 400
head; total for week 10, 200. Market slow
at yesterdays prices: good Western sheep
So 369@7 75.
HoGs.-Receipts 22OO head; total for
week 1900, against IA, 700; market slow,
but shade higher, with but few offer
ing; Workers s. 25(95 IS; heavy hogs
S. 1906.
EAST LIBERTY, April 16.-Cattle-
Arrivals SO cars; best Sc 25; medium IS
S5@6; common SOS 60; stockers 81 756,
5; bulls S4Gy4 80.
Hogs-Arrivals 26 cars; best Philadel-
phia Sc 3O(96 SO; Workers s. 3O95 rs.
Sheep-Arrivals IS cars; best 81 10;
p,adiDno S6G6 *
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Serious trouble is anticipated
with the miners of the Hooking
Valley.
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NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
IN has been appointed and qualified Exec
utor Of the estate of Samuel Cover, late of Perry
county, Ohio, deceased.
SAMUEL DEFFENB NBAUGH,
April II, 1874. Executor.
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IL G. - Guisingcr for the Home and Farmer
lire Insurance and New York Life Insurance
Companies. Offer In same room.
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BaF Fashionable Bows and Neck
Ties, in all colors. The best cloth
faced paper collars, and paper shirt
fronts-very cheap. Fine linen
shirt bOsoms.
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n. SPENCER sTILLMAN,
PARK HOUSE,

NOTARY PUBLIC Office in Mathews
IN building North Columbus street, Somcrsct,
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A variety of fashionable bows, neck
ties and collars for sale cheap at the
clothing store of Mains & Bro.
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Book Binding,

FULFILLMENT BETTER THAN Prom
IsE.-Some of the papers last year were
six or eight months behind hand
in filling their orders for chromos. Tai
IMAGES paper, The Christian al Work,
has taken time by the forelock, and has
scores of thousands piled up in its ware
house ready for any emergency. Agents
make note of this. Sample copies and
terms sent free. Office 1O2 Chambers
street New York See their advertise
ment
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$1,000

$1,000 REWARD viii be paid for a case
VAOOO Of catarTh, headache or neuralgia
which cannot be cured with Briggs Alleyiator
a pleasant, agreeable and never falling remedy
if used according to directions. 1t Is a new
subduing the various diseases for which il is
recommended.
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b9AH 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.
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To ONE AND ALL-Jonas Bowman
wants every body to know that he has a
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 customer a good job
Gentlemen, drop in, and see your best
friend. 52tf
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PRICE q GuISINGER.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
OFFICE in old Court House. Somerset, Ohio
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STORE-SOUTHWEST CORN
NER SQUARE, SOMERSET, O..
April 3, 1874.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1874-08-21
Eorec1osp-e Sale.

CIRCUIT COURT J
MenitowOc County. 7'''~''e-oI +" iSo'n'iu'
AaoLph Maaseau
PLAINTIFF:
against
.fohn Hobry and
Anna Dobry, his wife
DefendGntS
In virtue OF and pursuant 10 judSment,
der Of foreclosure and sale rendered in the shove
entitled action, the cd day of December A. D.
1876 at regular term of rhe Crcut Court for Man
ltowoc County, Wisconsin, | shall expose fer sale,
and sell at public vendue to the highest bidder at
the Sheriff's Office in the Court oase tho City of
Manitowoc OF the Sd cay OF October. A. ID. 1874 at
ten o'clock in the forenoon Of said day, all the fol-
lowing described mo.tgaged premises, much
OF the same msy be necessary to satisfy the amt
due the plaintiff said Judgment together with the
interest and COSTS Of SALE towit: The north half of
the north west GHartor and the south east quarter
of the north west quarter OF section one township
Ne wenfy-one (2l) range No three (23) east,
containing enc handred and twenty acres of land,
NOR" less. situated and being IL. the County OF
Martowcc aud State of Wisconsin.
Dated Sheriff Office this y tn 3y of Au.IIst 1874
r r. SMART
Sheriff Of HanItowpc County
j. D. hAEEHAS7y Pitts Atty. lSauG6t
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1MFROVEMENTs.-On the South side,
| G.. Peterson has raised his building,
built brick basement, 70 feet long.
The front 40 feet will be used as sa-
loon, on the rear end will be built two
story frame. This, with the building
now on the premises, will be turned into
a nice and commodious store, with a
new front. The upper story to be fitted
| for Offices.
The next building South, owned by
L. Seeger, has also been raised. A base
| ment SO feet long is built to be finished
as frst-class barber shop; to be occu-
pied by Seeger. The frame upper
structure to be occupied by G. Schultz,
as cigar mandatory. The space
built under the sidewalk of these build
ings will be utilized as wood and coal
receptacles.
Next to Klingholtz Hall, G. W. White
and Aug. Berner have built two story
Brick Block, with basement. Mr.. Ber-
ner is going to occupy his store with his
Stove. Tin and Hardware Store.
Mr.. Whites building is occupied al
ready, that is in part. The North half of
the upstairs is occupied by Melendy &
MorgaDeir, as Photograph Gallery.
1t is nicely arranged with all the latest
improvements of the art. They claim
to understand their business thoroughly
and will make irst-class pictures.
The other half is to be fitted as Offices
for White & Forrest, and dwelling rooms
for the Photographers, already in the
building. The building is not yet finish
ed. and we have not learned who is to
occupy the stores.
Hecker's new building, on corner of
Eighth and Jay streets, is nearly finish
ed and is being fitted up for E. Wagner,
who will shortly move his stock OF Stoves,
Hardware and Housefurnishing goods
into it.
Schuette Bros addition, on Eight
street, is nearly ready for the plastering.
They are also building an addition west
of their Store, Oh Jay street, which is to
be their Store ware-room. 1t is 32x32
feet, to be two story anG basement. It
will be built of brick The foundation
and basement are up already.
These are only few among the i'm
in our city. In cur next
We shall try to DO justice to tie many
stores and residences going up On the
North side
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WIND AND HEAr.-Old Boreas has
apparently put another and fresh hand
at the bellows. It IS blowing % young
hurricane, raising she dust and sand In
clouds; while old Sol has moved several
hundred millions of miles (more OF less
nearer the East, roasting and seorching
us poor mortaAs, several years at least,
before our allOther time.
Whether the comet, which has just
left, or the ONE just in sight, is the
cause of the extraordinary heat we
have experienced, FOR some days, we
have no means of knowing. II may be
that the expected meteoric showers,
now due, a. Re raising the temperature OF
the atmos phere to q red heat, to pre-
pare us for the approaching millennium.