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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

We have often thought that the GUS
top of suspending the common schools
during the summer months, on the
ground that study in sultry weather is
not compatible with Juvenile health, is
a notion which is not based upon sound
Judgment, and one which really works
to the detriment of those seeking educa-
ton. Much more discretion would be
manifested if those having the manage
ment of the public schools, would re-
yerse-the plan, and have the vacation
during the inclement weather of winter.
1t is positively cruel to send little chill
dren through the snow and slush. facing
the biting winds, to poorly warmed, and
poorly ventilated school houses, there to
persue their studies under the disadvan-
tages of uncomfortable rooms. In the
summer season, the..school houses can be
properly ventilated, and the children
would suffer no physical detriment from
the few hours, continent in the house.
Where school houses are constructed
with view to the comfort and health of
teachers and scholars, there is perhaps,
no good reason why they should not be
used during the winter months; but
where they are little better than barns
in the matter of comfort in the winter
season-it is all wrong to occupy them
during that time. There is where our
children too frequently contract fatal
diseases. Let the parents of Somerset
give this matter thought. Let us have
the public schools open during the
pleasant weather of summer. An at
tendance at school of six hours day,
in summer, won't hurt the Uranium oi
any "young un." But if parents have a
dread of scarlet fever, cerebro-spinal
meningitis, typhoid-pneumonia, con-
sumption, and other diseases, they should
cry out against the winter schools-at
least until some better provisions for the
comfort and health of their children
are made in the way of properly con-
4tructed school buildings.
Butter is "dearer" in Somerset than il
is in Cincinnati.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

A SAD OccURRENCE.-A SOD, aged
between three and four years, of Mr..
Joseph A. Flautt, who resides one mile
west of town, accidentally got a small
bean-into his wind-pipe on Saturday
last, about IL o'clock in the morning.
Medical aid was promptly called, but af-
ter trying common methods of ejecting
without snccess, it was thought best not
to operate at once, as it seemed to cause
no inconvenience. He soon began his
usual plays, ate and drank, and slept
well during the night. He arose in the
morning with but slight cough, but
about nine o'clock A. NJ, active in
flammation supervened, and with inthree
hours he was dead, in spite of all the
medical effort that could be used. He
was bright boy, and the pet of the
hosehold, and his sad death is a severe
blow to the whole family.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
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. r. for a 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 sub
ject, will please address the undersigned
who will cheerfulIy give full particulars.
J. T. BURKE
IS OneratOr
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Blakeney's theatrical Company is
pronounced the most talented troupe
travelling, and wherever they have ap-
peared, have given entire satisfaction,
and have received the most fattering
applause from their patrons. As Mr.. J..
III. Blakeney, the proprietor and mana
ger, is we'll and favorably known in this
community, it is needless for us to speak
of his eminent fitness to organize and
successfully manage" a first-class
troupe. His company will open at
Town Hall, this place, this evening and
close to-morrow-Saturday evening
Let our citizens give Mr.. B. a reusing
reception.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
The Perils of Travelling.

The perils of the traveller were illus
trated by the conductor on the Mt
Washington railroad this summer. When
on the steepest place of that steepest
rail track in all the earth, a man was
frightened and said to the conductor:
Suppose the locomotive should give
out, where would We go to?'
"Ah," said the conductor, "there is a
brake at the front end of the car"
"But," said the traveller, suppose that
should give out where would We go to?'
Said the conductor. "There is anoth-
er brake, you see, on the cars
But" said the affighted passenger,
"suppose that also should give away,
where would We go to?'
And the conductor replied significant
ly: "That depends upon how you have
lived"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

II costa money TO furnish Runners with h0r-
ses and buggies which added 10 the comrnirslonn
paid them makes n large item and the buyer has
10 pay Il. There In no getting around this fact,
although the runner (teazer) vehemently pro
tests that HE will sell cheaper than any body
else, and Just here comes in the secret Of ths
transaction which very few understand, to-wit;
The market prices Of Foreign and American Mar
bles vary from twenty 70 fifty per eent, being
graded rs No. J., 2, 3, average and common
Now when a runner finds IL necessary 70 sell
very cheap, and although he promises the best,
still when the work is being done the different
grades Of stock viii be used according as the
price demands and when delivered the buyer
with bis want Of experience cannot detect the
difference. In cur ware rooms can always BE-
found the best and AZ the lowest rates and n
buyers want the cheaper grades, the prices win
be lowered accordingly, but mind you, the dif-
ference viii be fairly pointed out and you viii
not be made To believe that you are getting the
best instead Of the cheaper kind. In buying
marble work il Is very important that you
be suited. II is not article 10 be cast aside m
not liked, and II not suited you viii always re-
gret it. Place no confidence I'm tomb stone bum
mers who make themselves 20 offensive BY beg
ging and teazing you to buy Of them. They
win promise you anything and everything 10 In
duee you 20 buy.
By visiting our works you will save money
and also get job that win give you satisfaction
In aln respects. II ineonvenient 20 come and
see us, drop uS line when you are ready 10 buy,
and we VIII call on you with our designs and
give you prices. By doing this you cannot lt,se
anything hat You may gain considerable.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Nobody questions HI. A. Schwartz's
ability to make good photograph. His
pictures are always life-like, keen, and
beautifully finished, and in general ex-
cellence are not surpassed by those turn
ed out by the large establishments of the
cities. His new gallery, on South Co
lnmbus street will shortly be ready for
occupancy, and when he gets ready for
operations, those who wish good pictures
at low prices sould give him call.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

New Insurance CoMPAHY.-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 j. s. Tilton, President, and S. Hide
brand, Secretary.
we'll toconsult Mr.. Ansel The Compa-
ny is reliable one, and its rates are
moderafe
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

The cry of fire was raised on our
streets on Wednesday evening about Z
o'clock, which was caused by the fall of
stove in the M. E. Church. That
portion of the volunteer fire brigade
which happened at the time to be loose
on east Main street, promptly commence
ed throwing snow with their heels in
their frantic yet commendable endeavors
were not needed. In the language of
Col. Thorn, "there was nobody's hat
tora
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

THE WEEKLY GRAPHICEThe pub
fishers of the Daily Graphic have re-
solved to begin on Wednesday, January
IA, the publication of weekly illustra-
ted paper for popular and household
reading.
The Weekly Graphic will be at once
newspaper, picture paper, literary
paper, and story paper. In this four
fould character it will combine the best
obtainable productions of pen and pen
Gil, and the effort shall be to make pa
per which shall be no less creditabie to
American enterprise than entertaining,
instructive, and amusing to its readers.
The characterising features of the Week
ly Graphic, as partly set forth in the
prospectus, are such as to commend it
to universal popular favor, and the un-
precedented success achieved by the Dali
ly Graphic is sufficient guarantee that all
the promises of its publishers will be
abundantly fulfilled.
Terms 50 so year, with fine chro-
mos. Address Weekly Graphic, New
York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Quite number of our citizens attend
ed the Inauguration on Monday. Dill
gent inquiry about the condition of their
heads, elected nothing to warrant us in
noting that the ceremonies had other
than the most pleasing effects upon
Aharn
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

AL Grimm still continues the carriage
and wagon manufacturing business at
the old. stand on West Main street. Mr..
Grimm has so long had the reputation
of turning out superior work, and keep
ing well up with the styles, that it is a
common remark that his work will COM
pare favorably with that of the large es-
tablishments of the neighboring cities.
For stylish, light running, and beau
tifully finished buggy or carriage, or a
strong and easy drawing wagon, Grimm
is an appropriate individual to inter-
view
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin,
pimples, ringworm, salt-rheum and 9th
er cutaneous affections cured, and the
skin made soft and smooth, by using J u
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, 1874-01-16

SLADE, the champion runner of Eng
land, recently ran mile in 4 minutes
and 303 seconds. In November he ran
a two-mile race in 9 minutes 54l seconds,
a performance that ranks only second to
that of J. Scott in his match with Sy-
denham Dixon on June 81, 1871, when
the winner, Scott, ran two miles in 9
minutes and 81 seconds.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

The fire engine fever which prevailed,
very generally, in this vicinity, few
weeks since has entirely su bsided. AT
one time it became very serious; so
much so, in fact, that it was deemed ad-
visable to call public meeting to de-
wise some feasible methods for striking at
the cause Whether the meeting was in
any way instrumental in causing its sub
sidence, we are unable to say. But we
don't believe there is single serious
case of it in town at this writing. The
cisterns, however, have considerable
water in them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

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
lot Au
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Societies.

I. O. o. +.
Somerset Lodge No 352, meets at Odd Fellow )
Hall, every Saturday evening at O'Clock:
NO 76 +. q A. NJ.
Somerset Lodge, Ne. 70, F. and A NJ, meets
at their hall, on Wednesdays, preceding the
full moon of each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER No. 81
F.-A. NJ. meets at Masonic Hail. on the Mon
day preceding the full moon Of each month
Companions in good standing are cordially invi-
fPdtO attend
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

A CoNTRAsT.-Among the records of
the year in New York city is one-that
of Coroner's office-which contains two
very suggestive and strongly-contrasting
items. One is, deaths by "homicide"
fifty-six-a little more than one each
week-the other is, deaths by Judicial
hanging" two.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Col. James Taylor, has for the past
year or two adopted the plan of sowing
edy for the ravages of the fly, and it has
proved success. 1t is also a great pro-
lection to the crop through our hard
winters Several of the farmers in
Southern Perry have adopted this plan
as the best that has been offered.-New
Lexington Tribune.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

OUR connections with other Real Estate
~ Agents is very extensive, aud aided BY our
advertising arrangements, gives Us splendid OPP
portunities for buying and selling property.
We will do all in our power TO secure purcha-
sers and having found them we VIII 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
land, with good buildings, plenty Of water and
timber, also an abundance Of good fruit; miles
south east Of Somerset, Ohio, and ON very Tea-
sonable terms
I67 acres 2miles 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 n
good farm al low price and easy payments.
16 acres Of land I'm Thorn township Perry eoun-
ty, Ohio; very neat "A story house, good fruit.
some timber and every thing ia the best Of r
pair; fine little home for some one cheap
$40 acres Of first class pruirie land In O'Brien
county, Iowa, will sell cheap or trade for a small
farm IN Ohio, or town property.
10 acres Of land with good improvements,
water, adjoining the corporation Of Somerset,
Ohio. VIII positively sell cheap.
A desirable property situate In the city Of
Circleville, Pickaway county, Ohio, eonsisting
of a 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 as the above said lott Is nicely stu-
ated for building In good neighborhood. These
properties win be sold on reasonable terms.
August 9. 1878. vlni7
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

By the way, what is the cause ofthe de
lay in finishing the Reformed church
edifice on Eas' Main street? We make
this inquiry, because qnite number of
persons have approached us for informa-
tion in the premises, and we are short
of knowledge about the matter
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

AN EvENTFUL CAREER.-The life of
Thomas r. Patterson, porter in the
American Exchange Hotel of Portland,
Oregon, has been somewhat romantic.
He was picked up at New York when
very young by Bennett, of the Herald,
and made a newsboy. He was after
ward an important witness in the fa-
nous Helen Jewett murder trial. In
1S49 he went to California, where he
and his brother bought large tract of
land for 1896, but they were soon dis
lodged from it by a man with forged
deed. A suit for its recovery was at
once commended, and was not decided
until a few days ago, when the property,
which has become worth $250,000, was
awarded to the Pattersons.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
PREFERRED SPECIALS.
For the PuhIic.

Having made arrangements with firm in Bal
timore, will sell Oysters at the following pri-
ces:-XXX 25 cts: A 35 cents, or two for 65 cents.
RS Also, a fine selection of Groceries con-
stantly on hand a. KEMPF.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Snow Fork Coal & Min
ing Company, for the election of Direc-
tors, was held at the office of the Com
pany in Somerset, o., Jan. 9Th, 1874.
j. NJ. Brown, NJ. Bowman, Thos. John
son, J. L. Golding and W. c. Weir.
Subsequently the directors elect were
qualified and elected, J. w. Brown,
President, Henry c. Greiner, Secretary;
and A. l.. johnson, Treasurer of the
company, which is in prosperous con-
dition notwithstanding the slanderous
reports circulated, tending to injure the
standing of the Company and its Pres
ident, by those who knowing nothing of
their own business think they know all
about their neighbors, business, and seek
to intermeddle with it. A more pru-
dent use of the slanderous tongues in
Somerset, would be wise act on the
part of their owners, and will save them
an expensive trouble.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Lieut. Fred. Grant recently concluded
to club Don. Piatt, editor of the Nation
al Capital, but not finding the Colonel
at home when he called, he was COM
PEELED to forego the pleasing exercise,
and has since concluded to abandon it
altogether Don might be an ugly Gus
toner to handle. 1t is said Fred's
wrath was caused by some scaly remarks
about Mrs. Grant, which Piatt suffered
to appear in his paper.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

THE an. Y. INDEPENDENT" ON I.
DEWITT TALMAGE.-The N. Y. indie
pendent says: "Mr. Talmage is pull
pit phenomenon. He is in dead earnest,
and every blow tells"
F. Mr.. Talmage has become editor of
The Christian at Work. Spurgeon, of
London, is special contributor. This is
one of the greatest newspaper comhina-
tions of the day. The Office is at 1O2
Chambers street, N. Y. Specimen cop
les mailed free.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Somerset church Direetory.

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday at
1O15 A. Al SUNDAY School 9 a. NJ. Rev d. NJ.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
NJ Vespers ?. NJ. Rev. d. H. Noon. Pastor.
METHODIST
East Main street. Services at 1917 A. NJ
Sabbath School 3 A. NJ. Rev.EB.FF. Thomas,
Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

Washington society is glad to learn
that Senator Booth, of California, is a
bachelor. They think he will get lone
some, SO far away from home. By the
way, Booth claims to be only forty-three
years old, while his mother says he is
something more than forty-eight. The
lady ought to know.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Rissler & Linville dealers in Hardware, Nails,
Stoves, Tobacco, &c.
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, PrOpriet0rs
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, Rouseeulp Bro. Proprietors
Gutelius & Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purposes
Frederick Steiner & Sons, Manufacturer of
Harness, Saddles, &C.
Jefferson & Co, dealers in Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Notions, &c.
W. II. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
J. T. Moor, Boot and Shoe manufacturer.
T. J. Foster, Blacksmith.
N. L. Stevens, Dentist.
J. Dunwoody, Root and Shoe Maker.
Peter RouseeuIp, 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, 1874-01-16

The Philadelphia Star thinks that
genuine love is played out. Humphl-
The old sinner ought to travel through
Michigan and see the sparkle of the
eyes as two lovers hold the same pepper
mint lozenge between their teeth.-[ De-
froit Free Press
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

THE French Sensational Drama, in
three acts, entitled, DESTINY; or Lies
VIcissitudes" will be presented at Blake
ney's Theatre, tonight, in Town Hall.
Also, the laughable farce of "Kiss in the
DARK y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

On Tuesday evening, January p, 1874,
there viii be a grand Concert in the
Town Hall, by s III. skinner and class,
consisting of Solos, Duets, Quartetts
and Choruses of a choice selection
Come-out and patronize home talent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

From an epistle dated at Bristol, in
this county, we learn that DIR. f. NJ
Watkins and lady will remove to Som
erset in the Spring. The Doctor will
hereafter practice IN this vicinity.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
SEWING MACHINES.
The "DOmestic."

am in the field again, agent for the
sale of the best Sewing Machine have
ever used or offered to the public The
Domestic" in its construction combines
simplicity and strength which involve
durability; "No other Machine what
ever will do an equal range of work with
so little change of tension" In COM
pairson with other Machines it is noise
less, and requires so little power that a
child can run it. The domestic"
stands not only unrivalled but it far
surpasses all other Machines for general
utility.
Call at may Shop and see one OF them
work before purchasing any other and
you viii be convinced of the truth of
my Statements, and / shall have the
pleasure of selling you just The machine
you ought to have for family and all
other kinds of serving.
i. CAIN, Agent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
R0ak Rindinp

Persons having Books, Pamphlets,
Magazines, Music &c, DC, to be bound
can have il done on short notice and rea-
sonable terms by leaving it al this office.
No. 40 IL
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

In this issue of the Press we print
a list of lands, lots and parts of lots re-
turned delinquent by the Treasurer of
this county.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

A couple of good pixies leading into
Somerset would greatly benefit the town,
and all concerned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

AtP. G. Matthias Jewelry establish
ment in the Brown block, may be found
an excellent variety of clocks, watches,
jewelry, etc, always as represented, and
at very reasonable figures. Call on P.
G.. and see what he can do for you.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16
Money Matters arc Close.

Number one stocking yarn can be had
at the Somerset Woolen Mills at $I.l0
per pound, or five pounds for $500
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, 1874-01-16

There are indications of hegira of
professional men from surrounding towns
and neighborhoods. Somerset seems to
be the objective point of those changing
lncation
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

SHERIFF's SALES The following
sales are advertised by the Sheriff in
the Herald Of last week; Joseph Good
VS.. VIM. Good, Monday, January 26;
John j. Clark vs. Samlel F. Strouse,
January 10; Hugh Conley VS.. n. D. HUFF
ford, Feb. 2; Lancaster Building Asso-
citation VS.. George Hooker, Feb 10; VIM.
Stewart vs. Ann Teal ct al, Jan. 19;
Nancy Marlow VS.. Hanson NARROW ct
al. Jan 20.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-16

How wonld it do to erect an old
fashioned well-sweep over each of the
public cisterns? We mean the kind of
contrivance that looks like toll gate
With arrangements of this kind, two
men could easily man cistern in case
of fire, and the expense of operating and
keeping the apparatus in repair wouldn't
be very burthensome on the taxpayers.