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The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1874-08-21

To KEEP POTAoEs FROM SPROUTING.
To prevent the germation of potatoes
IN Winter stores, it is recommended TO
expose them to the vapor of sulphurous
acid' which is simply the fumes of burn
ing sulphur. If not entirely efTectual in
accomplishing the object, it will at least
retard or modify the sprouting TO such
an extent as to render the injury slight
The flavor of the potato is not affected
in the least by this treatment, nor is its
vitality diminished, the acton being sim
ply to retard or prevent the formation
and growth of the eyes.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1874-08-21
Administrators Notice.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS B EE \ AP-
trix Of the estate OF John W. Wingate, late OF
Mt. Blanchard, Hancock county, Ohio; de-
ceased. MARY . W!NOAIE,
Aug --3w Administrators.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1874-08-21
Stained and Polished Floors.

A correspondent OF the Country GEN
HemGH, who thinks that carpets are too
expensive for daily use and that some
thing which is cheaper and at the same
time more easily kept clean is needed,
says that a friends hall and kitchen
were floored, as he supposed, with strips
of black walnut and pine: but he was
informed that the owner had caused the
doors to be smoothly laid and with his
own hands had stained each alternate
board a dark color, and then with shell
lac had finished the whole to a fine pol
iSh. He says: Il shall have my hall
dining room floors planed smoothly and
evenly by a carpenter, and then myself
rub carefully with a sponge or brush,
avoid ng any blobs over the seam, into
each alternate board a stain prepared as
follows: One-quarter of pound of as
phaltum and a half pound of beeswax
TO one gallon of turpentine. If too thin.
add beeswaX; if too light in color, add
asphaltum, though that must be done
with caution, as very little will graduate
the shade, and black walnut is not what
its name indicates, but a rich, dark
brown; or burned umber in alcohol, to
the proper consistency of easy applica-
ton, may be used without the beeswax;
and. after thin coat of shellac has been
laid over the whole, and the surface
smoothed over with sand-paper, coat
of common varnish will give it a splen-
did finish. \ breadth of carpet or mat
ting, or piece of oilcoth laid down,
will protect it where the greatest wear
comes. The narrower the floor the finer
will be the effect; but in any case it will
excite your own and your neighbors ad-
miration and prove a JOY forever"
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1874-08-21

They employ none but the best wOrkmen.
and persons can rely on the good quality OF
their work Shops on West Main-CrOss Street
near L. Z, & L. Depot.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

EDITOR Press: The great convent
ence and value of free pike, commenc-
ing at the coal banks-Green's, Gamers,
or other points-and terminating at the
county line on the Salem road, ma Shri-
der's blacksmith shop, must be evident
to all. / think it will take but a mo-
ment's reflection to satisfy any one of the
mutual benefits of this road, to say moth
ing of the enhancement in value of the
property ON the line Of the road, or near
it. In the winter months, when We have
time to haul our produce, or sell it for a
good price at home, the roads are simply
impossible. And it would suitu much
better to lay in our stock of coal in the
same season, for during during the sum-
mer and fall our teams and our labor are
needed on the farm. Another important
reason for having a pike is, that year af-
ter year we are called upon to work on
our roads, and what does it amount to?
The very next rain washes it all away.
1t seems strange to me that the citizens
of Somerset, who would also derive a
benefit from this road, have not moved
in the matter. Nothing conduces more
to the prosperity of place than to have
good roads leading to it. I am in hopes
Somerset will make the first move, and
secure us free pike.
ONE WHO LIVES ON THE MUD ROAD.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13
The Temperance Movement in som.
erSet. Ohio.

Pursuant to announcement a large
number of our citizens met at the NJ. E.
Church on Friday evening, the 9th inst,
and at once entered into temporary or
ganization by calling Rev. c. w. Hoy
man to the Chair, and J. c. Curran,
Secretary.
On motion the following pledges were
presented and adopted by vote of the
meeting.
CITIZENS PLEDGE.
"We the undersigned citizens of Som
erset and vicinity do hereby pledge our
selves upon our honor and integrity to
henceforth abstaian from the use of all
spirituous or Intoxicating liquors as a
beverage and that we will by our inhu-
ence and otherwise aid in the promotion
of the cause of Temperance.
DRUGGIST PLEDGE.
We the undersigned druggists af Som
erset, o., hereby pledge ourselves upon
our honor as business men that hence
forth we will under no circumstances
whatever sell or give away or cause to
be sold or given away BY our agents or
EMPLOYS, any alehohol6 stimulants or
Intoxicating liquors of any kind what
ever. except upon the prescription of a
regular practicing physician, said pre-
scription to be filled but once.
PHYSICIANS PLEDGE.
We the undersigned Physicians of
| Somerset, Ohio, up0n our honor as pro-
fessional men promise hereby not to pre-
scribe the use ofspirituous liquors, wine,
beer or ale, only in cases of absolute me-
cessity.
PROPERTY HOLDERS PLEDGE.
We the undersigned property holders
in Somerset, Ohio, hereby promise upon
our honor not to lease or rent our prem
ises or permit them to be used or occu-
pied for the purpose of dispensing in
any way as beverage any piIituous,
vinous or malt liquors; we promise in
no way whatever to evade this agreement.
DEALERS PLEDGE.
We hereby severally pledge ourselves
not to sell, furnish or give away, or al
low to be sold or given away, by any
agent or employe, either by wholesale
or retail any spirituous, vinous or malt
liquors; within the corporate limits OF
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

Somerset. Ohio, (or vicinity,l and We
promise upon our honor as gentlemen
not to evade by any way this agreement
The citizens pledge was circulated and
received about 100 names. Much en-
thusiasm prevailed at the meeting
Another meeting was announced for
Monday evening which was attended BY
a large coneorse of our best citizens. \
number of speeches were made and the
excitement ran high and showed an in
tense interest in the cause
Meanwhile the ladies organized the
praying league" and are holding daily
prayer and council meetings with good
attendance and excellent feeling. The
Union prayer meetings are held at the
VI. Z. Church, beginning at 9 O'Clock
and closing at 10 ~ NJ, lasting one hour;
and cordial invitation is extended to
all the citizens Of whatever creed and
sex, as it means, as it SAYS, in its fullest
sense uaioTt prayer meetings.
l would just say here, that the success
attending all onr meetings thus far has
far exceeded our most sanguine expecta-
items and we firmly believe that God
will bless the effort to the downfall Of
intemperance amongst Us if we but look
to Him in all our councils and prayers.
Respectfully,
J. c. CURRAS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13
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. kindIed fire in
the stove preparatory to getting supper,
one evening, and as she was about leav-
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 of. 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-
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-
tioD," said to be the best in use, and sold
exclusively by G. III. Stafford, Somerset,
Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

Christian gentleman can but wish them
God-speed in their holy enterprise.
And, too, they are praying women, in
its fullest sense. They have prayed in
their homes, in their closets, and are
praying nor, and are ready to offer pray
er for poor Maxwell" +" that God, in his
infinite mercy may open his blinded eyes,
and let the true gospel day beam in upon
his benighted mind, so thai when be
''yieldS' again to his inordiEate ''desire
to scribble,' he may be guided in more
Christian-like manner, and not offer the
Sordid, loathsome ekeings Of a debaSed
mind as 'Jood far Thought in a communi-
" where the gospel OF Christ is preach
ed. Hoping that Maxwell" may be Il
better disposed man ere another week
rolls around, we bid him ADIEC.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

OUR connections with Uther Real Estate
" Agents is very extensive, and aided by our
advertising arrangements, gives us splendid op-
portunities for buying and selling property.
We will do all in our power to secure pureha-
sers, and having found them we will assist them
in getting what they want, with just the kind
Of title they want.
We offer for sale the following property:
270 acres Of first class farming and grazing
lard, with good buildings, plenty OF water and
timber, also an abundance Of good fruit; miles
south east Of Somerset, Ohio, and on very rea-
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 low price and easy payments.
l6 acres Of land in Thorn township Perry coun-
ty, Ohio; a very neat u story house, good fruit
some timber, and every thing in the best of
pair; fine little home for some one cheap
800 acres Of first class prairie land in O'Brien
county, Iowa, will sell cheap trade for a small
farm in Ohio, OF 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 Win positively sell cheap.
A Desirable property situate in the city Of
Circleville, 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 vacant lot situate in said city and in the
same locality, the above said lot; is nicely stu
ated for building in good neighborhood. These
properties will be sold on reasonable terms.
August 8. 1873. yln17
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13
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Baltimore, Pittsburgh & Chicago
Telegraph School.

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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

At last, the Temperance Movement is
in process of organization in this place.
Meetings are being held daily and night
ly in the NJ. f. Church, with large
and enthusiastic audiences of ladies and
gentlemen in attendance. We are
not advised as to whether active opera
tions upon the streets, BY praying bands,
will be undertaken; but presume that
such efforts will be made if the liquor
dealers do not comply with the requests
of the league when presented. The
movement is eliciting much comment,
for and against-in fact, it is about the
only topic Of conversation in our vii
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

New INSURANCE CoMPArY.-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 q, 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.
well toconsult Mr.. Ansel. The Compa-
ny is a reliable one, and its rates are
moderate
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

IL costs money 10 furnish Runners with hol-
ses and buggies which added 10 the commissions
paid them makes large item and the buyer has
70 pay II. There is no getting around this fact
although the runner (teazerl vehementlv pro
tests that HE will sell cheaper than any body
else, and Just here comes in the secret II Tie
transaction which very few understand to-wit:
The market prices Of Foreign and American Mar.
bles vary from twenty 10 fifty per cent beiue
graded as No. !, ?, 3, average and common
very cheap, and although he promises the baaf
still when the work IS being done The lifercnf
grades Of stock Will be used according rs the
price demands and when delivered the buyer
with his want Of experience cannot detect The
found the best and az the lowest rates and if
buyers want the cheaper grades the prices win
be lowered accordingly, but mind YOU the h
ference will be fairly pointed out and YOU viii
not be made to believe that you arc getting tho
best instead OF the cheaper kind. Ia buying
marble work Il IS very Important that yor
be suited. II IS not an article to be cast aside U
not liked and II not suited you will always rs-
gret 1t. Place no confidence IN tomb stone bum
mers who make themselves ~ offensive ~ boe.
ging and teazing you 70 bny Of them. The,
win promise you anything and every thing 70 in-
dueo you 70 buy.
By visiting our works sou will save money
and also get job that will give you satisfaction
in ALL respects. If incOnvenient 10 come and
see us, drop usw line when you are ready 10 buy.
and we Will call on you with our designs ans
give you prices. BY doing this you cannot lose
anything but you may gain considerable.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13
MAXWELL VS.. The WOman's Move.
ment.

Mr.. EDITOR: In your last issue,
find, over the cognomen Maxwell" an
article which he very appropriately calls
his "little piece" and which does, in fact,
evince such lilliputian characteristics,
that am not astonished at its author
hiding behind the curtain of an anony-
nous signature.
The burden of his song is only what
has been sung for the last ten weeks in
the dram-shops all over our land; and /
have observed that none sing it except
''saloonntics," or their satellites, or CO.
workers. 1t is very evident that they
wish to be ''let alone" How Justify
MAXWELL calls on woman to pray in
Secret" ''at home Sin the CHURCH, -
and, oh anywhere! so the "temple of in
temperance" is "let alone" And why?
Because he terms prayer the "siege gun"
which brings the "enemy to terms," and
of course, he advises for safety, long
range. The many important duties, too,
Of our women at "home" seem a weighty
matter, and exercises the gallant gentle
men (?) seriously. I opine this will not
cause quite as much suffering in the hui
man family as the late hours of debauch-
cry and drunkenness, superinduced by
the LIQUOR traffic l need not call the
attentian of our enlightened public fur
ther to that fact, as it is patent to every
1f PoCnhnc ~
say his "piece" without making a drive
at the past tense temperance Lecturers
over the heads of our devoted sisters
How strange it seems to him, in all his
innocent simplicity, that the ladies ca'
pray for a saloonist, when forsooth, al
indefinite time ago, some unlucky wight
of temperance lecturer, denounced sait
"saloonatics." All, Maxwell you mus
do better than that, if you wish to save
your cherished hobby in an enlightened
country like this. The ladies at whom
you b ri your missiles are not to be in
timidated at any billingsgate, original
ing in grog-shops: neither are they like
ly to follow advice deriving its source
from their advocate, Maxwell" who i
careful to apply the term "nuisance" t.
the worthiest and best part of Gods ere
alton, who are engaging in the mobiles
reformatory work ever inaugurated ol
the face of the globe. Intemperance il
intoxicating drinks is acknowledged b.
all, who care to inform themselves, to b
not only the direct cause of the worst
the basest crimes and calamities tina
distress the human family, but it lies a
the bottom of indefinite other unhol
passions and irregularities which ours
our world, and brings the blush of sham
to the cheek of Dnany who are pure an
innocent. Our noble ladies are engage
10 a glorious work, and every true
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-03-13

The Democrats of Reading township
will hold their primary election on Sat
urday, March 23d. Nominations are to
be'made for Township Treasurer, Clerk,
one Justice of the Peace, three Trustees,
Assessor, and two Constables. We learn
that the field is occupied by busy aspi-
rants for these places.