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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Somerset Church Directory,

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday at
1917 A. NJ. Sunday School A. NJ. Rev u. NJ.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
". Ncspers =. ". Rev. ID. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 101I A. NJ.
Sabbath School A. NJ. Rev.sBfF. Thomas,
Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

FoR SALE.-Cheap for CASH.
Barouche, 5 Buggies, 1 Spring Wagon,
4 Sleighs, 8 Horses, Harness, Brides,
and Saddles, Blankets, Robes, Bells. etc,
and everything connected with a livery.
VIII sell or trade. Call on or address
G.. w. BROWN,
Somerset. Ohio
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Farmers, bear in mind that the How
ard Insurance Company, formerly loca-
ted at Jelloway, Knox county, is the
Company that SO promptly paid your
losses throughout this county in the last
seven years. Insurance may be had by
addressing NJ. B. Peterman, District
Agent, Millersburg, Ohio, or NJ. J. Bugh,
Agent, Junction City, Ohio. 25m2
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Bidding for the job Of macadamizing
the stretch of road dedicated to the cor
poration of this village BY the Messrs.
Ashbrook, resulted in the Council ac-
cepting the offer of Mr.. Joseph Croft
The following are the bids of the differ
ent individuals who esteemed themselves
competent to perform the work in a
substantial and satisfactory manner:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Elsewhere, in this paper, will be found
the announcement copied from the
Robinson, (Hl.,) Constitution, OF the
death of John Talbot, ESD, formerly of
this place, and generally known through
out this portion of the county.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
esting.

Squire Costigan, who has been con-
fined to his residence for several weeks
past, on account of severe illness, is once
again upon the streets, though not yet
fully recovered.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

The Farmers Insurance Co., of Knox
County, has a clean cash surplus of S81-
500. NJ J. BUGH, Ag't.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

This improvement has long been need
ed, and when completed will admit of
the comparatively easy passage of teams
to and from the depot and mill at all
seasons of the year. Heretofore, in bad
weather, it was about as much as good
team could do to draw an empty wagon
up the hill. If the Council will keep
their eyes open, they will find several
other matters within the corporate limits
of the village which might be ''improv
ed" to good advantage.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Societies.

/. o. o. 7.
Somerset Lodge No. 352, meets at Odd Fellows
Hall, every Saturday evening at o'clock.
40. &c =. 4 A. NJ
Somerset Lodge, no. 70, +. and A. NJ, meets
at their hall, on Wednesdays, preceding the
full moon of each month
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER 40. G1.
L. \. n. meets at Masonic Hall, on the Mon
day preceding the full moon Of each month
Companions in good standing are cordially invi-
fedr0 attend.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Miss Eva Chilcote has just received her
Fall stock of Millinery goods. 1t en-
braces fine variety of the latest styles,
among which the ladies will be very
likely to find many things to admire,
and suited to their wants in the matter
of dress. Miss Eva displays excellent
taste in her selections, and while she is
awake to the necessity of keeping well
up with the fashions, she Is not unmind-
full of the importance of purchasing
goods that are durable, and which have
some uear in them. The ladies should
make her an early call
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Report of Financial Standing Of P.
c. L. s. A. & VI. A. L. Society for
the Years of 1870, al, '72, '73.

The following report made last June in
the Somerset Press and is republisked so that
all may have opportunity Of seeing how the
Society stands:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Two or three doses of Sheridan's Cav
airy Condition Powders will cure horse
of any common cough or cold, and the
very worst cases may be cured in few
weeks We know this from experience.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

A British officer, writing from Teher-
an, Persia, to the London Times" re-
marks:-"A Cathartic Pill, manufactur-
ed by IAN American Chemist DR.. J. c.
Aver, of Lowell, Mass has cured the
Shah of Liver Complaint that threat
ened his life. This simple fact, as might
be expected, renders the Americans i'm.
mensely popular here, while we Eng
lish are overlooked. Doubtless our own
scholars made the discoveries which he
employs, and thus it is in everything;
we do the labor, then the mousing Amer
leans put their mark upon it and take
the reward. DIR. Aver is idolized by the
Court and its retainers here, which will
doubtless be reflected to him on gold
snuf-box, or diamoDd-hilted sword,
while not the name even of Davy, Christ
ison or Brodie-the great lights by
which he shines-is known. - New
York Sunday Paper1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

A fine quality of fresh Timothy Seed
at Arnold & Helser's at fair prices.
20w2
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Come to the Fair on the opening day,
Tuesday next, and bring the entire fam
lily with you; and prevail upon your
neighbors to do likewise.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Fruit Trees.

l wish to say to all those desiring to
plant fruit trees this coming fall that !
have the largest and best stock of Trees
and Plants ever grown in Perry county,
my Apple and Peach consisting of one
hundred varieties, are very fine. Pear
Plum and Cherry, large and we'll grown.
Also large stock of small fruit plants,
such as Strawberries, Raspberries, Black
berries, Grape Vines, &c. Call on me
at the Perry Nursery, two miles north
of Somerset, or address me at Somerset,
Ohio. S. NJ. LENTZ, Prop'r.
16-tf
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Saturday last was busy day in Som
erset. The business houses were throng-
ed with customers, and by nightfall our
dealers, generally, were tired and happy.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
VICK'S
Floral Guido
FOR 1874.

200 Pages; 500 Engraving aud Col
ored Plate. Published Quarterly at 70
cents a wear. First No. for 1874 just ~
sued. A German edition ~ same price.
Address, JAMES WICK, Rochester,
n. Y,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

NOtice.-All persons holding Stock
Certificates or the Secretary's Receipt,
for Stock paid the P. c. L. s. A. & NJ.
A. U. Society, by calling on the Secreta-
ry, will have new certificates issued at
once The Board being deslrous of can
ceiling all old certificates. All persons
having subscribed new stock are request
ed to make payment of the same and get
heir certificates. w. II. RUSSELL,
10w2 Secretary.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

If you want nice, fancy suit, or a
fine, black suit, go to the Clothing Store
of Mains & Bro.
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BTsINEss DIRECTORY.

BDSlNE EcS DlhECIOk1 L.
Rissler & Linville, dealers in Hardware, Nails,
Stoves, Tobacco, &c.
Noah swicls, dealer IN Groceries, Liquors, Sc.
ROuseculp Bro, dealers In Family Groceries
J. W. Thomas q Co. dealers Ia Dry Goods,
Queensware, Notions, &c.
Gutelius House, Gutelius q Bro, PrOpriet0H
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor.
Robert FOrgraves, dealer in an kinds Of Liquors
Robinson Dickson, Blacksmithg
Mhitmer Hitc, Physicians and Surgeons.
GOst & Groves, dealers in Dry Goods, Notions.
and all kinds Of Merchandise.
Central House, ROuscculp Bro. PropriOtors.
Gutelius Bro, dealers iu Drugs Medicine
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purposes.
Frederick Steiner & Sons, Manufacturer Of
Harness, Saddles, &C.
Jefferson Co.. dealers 10 Dry Goods, Cloth
ing, Notions, dc.
W. II. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
j. 7. Moor, Boot and Shoe manufacture
T. J. Foster, Blacksmith
". l.. Stevens, Dentist.
j. DunwOOdy, Root and Shoe Maker.
Peter ROusecuTp, Blacksmith.
Stevens Son. Ccrpenters.
II. Kokensperger Wagon Maker
j. Clemson, Plasturer.
j. p. Deohant, Tailor
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Isn't il about time for the Babcock
Extinguisher to be putting in an ap-
pearance at this place?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Work on the A. & z. Railroad is now
being rapidly pushed from New Lex
ington towards Ferrara.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Perhaps it viii not be out of order to
again make inquiry as to the status of the
Somerset & McConnelsville Railroad.
Several months have elapsed since our
last call for information concerning 1T
and we are naturally growing more or
less solicitous about it. Our former in
quiry was promptly and satisfactorily
answered; but since that time, we have
heard not word about the project. Let
us hear from it again. A projected rail-
road is a good thing to talk about.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Best Organs for Easy Payments.

The new scheme of easy payments for
Cabinet Organs, offered by the we'll
known Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. has
these advantages:
l. An organ may be obtained by first
payment of ten dollars or more.
?. it does not prove satisfactory, or
the party taking it gets tired Of it, he
may return it after six months, having
paid nothing more than the rent of it.
8. If he concludes to purchase and
pays for it in the course of year, the
whole cost to him is but five to ten per
cent, more than if all cash had been paid.
Dealers say this Will ruin the business
of organ selling, as they cannot afford to
compete with such terms. The Mason
& Hamlin Co. know so well the quality
of their organs, and that scarcely any
will be returned to them, that they be-
lieve they can afford such terms. Circul-
ars can be obtained with full particulars
by writing to the Company for them to
Boston, New York, or Chicago.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

The following from recent issue of
the Rocky Mountain Herald, Denver,
Colorado, gives some information about
a former Somerset boy:
Geo. NJ. Buckley, well-known to
newspaper men of Colorado, is reported
to have "struck it rich" over in the San
Imam country.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

NEGLTINE i- made p1vIusi,tI, from f..
juices Of carefully selected bar1s. roots nud
herbs. and 80 strongly concentrated that % viIl
eficctually eradicate from the system every taiur
Of Scrofuln, Scrofulous Humor, Tum1rs Care
cerous HumOrs, Erysipilas, salt Rheuui. ~yphI-
litic Diseases CanEcr, Iluiucss uf the stomach.
and all diseases that arise from Impure hluaI
tism, Neuralgia, Gout. and Spinal Complaint.
can only be ehpctually cured through the blood
For Ulcers and IruutiNc Disease &c the skin.
Fustulrs, limplJS. hlutChes. Bolts letter. ~eaff-
head and RinFworm, IhG E1TNE hua never
failed 90 effect permanent cure.
For Pains In the Back, Kidney CompIn int
propsy, Female Weakness. Leuccorrhrn. nffsIli..
from internal liberation aud uterine dfsrra.,.
and General DcbfitfW, NEGETINE nct4 ar
rectly upon the causes ot these complaints. d.
invigoratcs and strengthens the whole system.
acts upon the sccretive organs, allays intnuIna-
ton cures liberation and regulates the bowels
or catarrht dyspepsia, hahituui Cuntiyeurss.
palpiiation Of the heart, headache. piles nor
vousness, and General praatration ol thc Ner-
Vuus system, no medicine has ever given such
perfect Subsection as the NEGETINE. Itpur-
lhes the niood. cleanzes nli the organs, and poe
ten. "',"ihns 20
The remar rkahle curcs effected by vEGFTTNT
have induced many physicians and npotheeu-
fcs whom we know 10 pryscrlhe and us, ID IL
their own families.
In fact, NEGETTNr ls the host remedy y,t
discovered for it.s above diseases. and b. che or-
lIiEE yet placed l,-
hy
II. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Price sl25. sold by aIl druggists and d5alcrs
every " here.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
pA-Country Produce, such as
Bacon, Butter, Eggs, &c, taken in
exchange for goods or work.

STORE-SOUTHwEST CORN
NER SQUARE, SOMERSET, o.
April 3, 1874.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Mr.. A. A. Finck has removed his
family from New Lexington to this
place, and will make it their future
home
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
somerset OniciaI Directory.
Board of Education.

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, 1874-10-02

BgFine 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, 1874-10-02

Farmers Insure your buildings and
contents in the Farmers Insurance Co.
of Howard, Knox county, i is the old
reliable company.
NJ. J. BUGH, Ag't.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Punch says that he has observed that
the unfortunate mans friends live long
way off.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

m-F Fashionable Bows and Neck
Ties, in all colors. The best cloth
faced paper collars, and paper shirt
fronts-very cheap. Fine linen
shirt bosoms.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

The Farmers Insurance Co., of Knox
County, pays for live stock if killed by
lightning anywhere on the farm.
NJ. J. BUGH, Ag't,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Notice to Stockholders.

Persons having subscribed stock to
the P. c. L. S. A. & NJ. A. Z. Society, are
requested to call on the Secretary and
make payment. The Society needs mon
ey, and desires the payment of this stock
within the next thirty days. BY order
of the Board. w. H. RUSSELL,
Secretary.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Hams at wholesale and retail at
KEMPF's,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
VEGETINE.

PHriJies the Blood. Reno
rates ana HrigOr0tes
the srhOte System. It's
Hedicdi Properties are
1ffer0tire. Tonic, Sol
rent ana DjH9.cfic.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Pure cider vinegar at Whitmers.

NOtice.-All persons indebted to ME
by note or book account, are respectfully
requested to call and make settlement
Immediately, as l desire TO close up my
business at an early day.
July "a. 15tf JOHN GALLIN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Skinner & Bro. sold over one hundred
dozen Fruit Jugs during the vast week
and have one hundred dozen for the
next week. Also, Glass Jars, &c.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

The Farmers Insurance Co., of Knox
County, is the safest and most reliable
company for farmers it the State of Ohio.
NJ. J. BUGH, Ag't.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
CORPORATION OFFICERS.

COUNCIL.
Edward Jefferson, DR.. Whimcr, Irvine Yost.
Marshal; John Groves
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
rhOrnville Business pireotory.
CHURCHES.

German Reform; Rev. c. W. Hoyman, Pastor.
Lutheran; Rev. j Beckee, Pastor.
Methodist, Rev. r. i. Lewis, Pastor
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Wanted.

As am anxious to purchase property
near the Public Square, 1 will sell my
residence on North Columbus street, on
reasonable terms. New house, good sta
BILE, smoke-house, cistern, and all other
conveniences. have also a second hand
buggy a. good as new for sale-cheap.
20 H. c. GREINER.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

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, 1874-10-02

Now comes the time of year for the
boys to begin making their calculations
for the clubbing" of chestnuts, the
"mauling" of walnuts, and the "bump-
ing" of hickory trees OF the chestnut,
there will be fair yield this year; but
as to the walnuts and hickory nuts, they
will not be so plentiful as they were last
season. However, there will be enough
to make it interesting for the boys, and
we have no doubt they will generally
put in pretty faithful time as long as the
season lasts. 'Brown October" is a
glorious month for boys.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

The public are beginning to find out
that Eastern ready-made clothing is all
a cheat, and that it is far better to have
clothes made to order; thus getting good
fits and good material. At the clothing
store of Mains & Bro. may be found
variety of irst-ciass, fashionable goods,
which they are prepared to make up TO
order on short notice, and at very reason
able prices.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Capt Greiner's declining the candida
cy for Recorder ON the Republican
county ticket, has brought to the front,
our young townsman, George H. Stafford,
who now occupies the place on the tick
ct vacated by Greiner. G. H. is num-
ber one young fellow, and would fill the
Office with credit to himself and friends.
But we hardly believe that he can be
prevailed upon to quit the stove and
tin business to attend to the onerous du-
ties of that office.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
Mrs. J. HI. willard

Respectfully announces to the people of
Somerset, that she is now giving lessons
on the Piano and Organ, and from her
abundant experience in teaching, she
will guarantee satisfaction to her pat
rons. To those wishing advancement in
this art, we would advise them to call
early at her residence on North Colum-
bus street.
May 29th, 1874.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

II. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Price sl.25. sold by all druevlsts aud dJalc-s
every here. .s
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

No one in Perry CO., can beat Geo.
Nichols on fine harness.
Ererybody knows that J. G. Curran
sells goods at reasonable figures, and that
is why so many patronize him.
Breakfast Bacon at KempFs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02
MARKET REPORT.

Dried beef and Buffalo jerk at Kempfs'
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

To ONE AND ALL.-Jonas Bowman
wants everybody to know that he has
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 a little better" at prices that
will warrant a customer a good job
Gentlemen, drop in, and see your best
friend. 52tf
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-10-02

Call at Walker & Russell's and buy
pair of Swede Army Brogans-the most
comfortable shoe eyer worn
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-20
A stolen Bill.


The Act establishing police force for
Annapolis appears to have been singular
piece Of legislation. No sooner are tho
Police Commissioners appointed than the
municipal authorities Of that small but
ancient city ask for a writ of mandamus
against them, on the ground that the Act
passed by the General Assembly at its
last session was never passed or approved
as the Constitution of the State requires.
The petitioners allege that the Police
Commissioners bill, which passed the
House Of Delegates, was not the bill that
passed the Senate subsequently,; that the
original bill, when sent to the Senate for
its action, was either lost, mislaid, or stolen
from the Senate Chamber; that another
and spurious bill, with provisions differ
ing from the original, was palmed off upon
the Senate in the place Of the one that
was lost or stolen, and was passed by that
body without being sent back to the House
for concurrence. In proof. Of this state
ment they produce before the Court what
they allege to be the original bill--the one
that was stolen. They account for their
possession of il by the ingenious state
ment that it was sent to them Through
the postoffice at Annapolis, on the 14th of
May, 1874, from some unknown source"
Now, we do not desire to say that the
municipal authorities had anything what.
ever to do with stealing the bill in ques-
ton, but it is quite certain that they were
opposed to its passage, and it seems to
have reached them in n very suspicious
sort Of way, after the adjournment of the
General Assembly As they were to be
benefited by the theft ii is a reasonable
supposition that it was perpetrated, with
or without their knowledge, by one of their
own friends. Another allegation is that
''tho substituted bill was not signed by
the Governor on the 11th Of April as en-
dorsed, but on the 14th, after the limit
allowed the Governor to sign laws had ex-
PRED, aud further, that his signature was
not appended in the presence of the pre-
siding officers and chief clerks Of both
Houses, as required by law. There are
other objections raised to the act, but those
we have cited are the chief. 1t must be
remembered that this is an exparte state
ment but if the charges are sustained
there can be no doubt that the Court will
decide that the law Is invalid
| We hope rigid investigation will be
ordered, and that the parties to the scan
dalous transaction will be punished as
they deserve. Whatever may be the facts
in regard to the character of the bill that
passed the Senate-and that it was spu-
rious we confess to have our donbts-it
strikes us as a piece of cool eff'rontery that
the municipal authorities of Annapolis
should undertake to make good their case
by filing in the court bill that could only
have been purloined in their interest and
by their friends, whether there was any
collision In tho matter or NOT, Baltimore
Gazette Of Tuesday