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Luxurious Dining.

1 was speaking the other day of
luxury in dress. We have an equal
luxury in dinners. Not only do
the menus of the middle class rival
those of Princes, but those of
Princes are beginning to surpass
those of Kings. But this is not
all. Utmost good houses artists are
now employed to surround each
menu with border of designs. So
that, after having dined like Bril-
lot-Savarin or Charles Mousselet,
you carry off a menu worth louis.
Recently we dined-Emile de Cir
ardin, Chevalier Nigra, Duke de
Banos, Raoul Duval, Alexandra
Dumas and Henry Houssaye-at
the Marquise Anferti's, well known
in Paris by her pseudonym of the
Sphinx. She had herself painted
for each guest a large card, franz
ing the menu. They were aquarel-
les which would easily bring twenty
dollars apiece, and many of them
would be eagerly bought for one
hundred and twenty dollars. You
must not think that this wealth of
design was to make amends for the
poverty of the dinner. There were
fifteen courses, without counting
the horsd d'ceuvres. the entremets
or the ices--all wonderfully delicate
and fanciful. The wines were of
every land, including rare brands of
Chateau, Yquem and Johannisberg.
had brougt as curiosity bottle
of the wine of Jean Jacques Rous-
sean and Nine. de Warrens--a rare
wine certainly; / had received six
bottles of it as present on writing
my book on the Charmettes. This
wine, which every one drank with
more reverence than pleasure, had
of course lost all its fire. It was like
the faded photograph of a woman
you once adored. -EParis Letter to
N. Y. Tribune. -52e-s 60 - 11
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-14

DIT TIC Look at those features and see
I 4A1AO the agony depicted on the face.
1t cannot be helped while the trouble remains.
description. You cannot walk with any COM
fort, cannot ride with comfort, cannot sit with
ease, and the suffering when attending to ma
ture is almost unbearable, and causes such a
feeling of dread that it is put off at great sac
rifice Of health and comfort, in many cases in
creasing the difficulty to an alarming EXTENT
Use DIR. Briggs's Pile Remedies, according to
directions to cure internal bleeding, external
and itching piles. Sold by Skinner & Bro
Newark, N. j.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-14

H~~7o q are as useless to the cofnmunIty as
wi LIZ misunderstanding old maids corn
loafers in large cities, dishonest politicians
no more of aluxury than epsom salts or castor
hedgehog is for a parlor ornament. Briggs
Corn and Bunion Remedies, Alleviator and Gu
cures ingrowing nails, sore insteps, and other
obnoxious torments of the feet. Sold by Skin
ner 4 Bro, Somerset, Ohio. J. Briggs 4 Co.,
Newark, n. SSy1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-14

NOtice.-AH persons indebted to me
by note or book account, are respectfully
requested to call and make settlement
Immediately, as desire to close up my
business at an early day.
July "a. 15tf JOHN GALLIN.
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STATE OF OHIO
Insurance Department,
Columbus, Janury 26, 1874.

"HEREAS, The Farmers Insurance Com
w pany, located at Howard, in the State
of Ohio, 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.
Now, therefore, in pursuance of law, l 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 1878 is
shown as follows:
Amount of actual paid up Capital s 100 900 90
Aggregate an'nt Of Available Assets 1S1 SIS 2S
Aggregate amt of Liabilities Except
capita9 including Reinsurance
only, being fifty per cent of
Premiums on risks not terminated. 45,171 80
Amount of Income for the preceding
year in cash.............. 3O,74s is
Amount of Expenditures for the pre-
ding year in cash. 1888 GO
NJ. B. Peterman, District Agent,
Millersburgh, Ohio.
M. J. Bugh, Local Agent, Junction
City Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-14

Go to Skinner and Bros Drug Store
and examine their fine stock Wall Pap
per and Window Curtains, nearly one
Hundred different patterns of walipaper
on hand which they offer for CASH. 81.
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PROFESSIONAL, sc.
snow FORK COAL AND MINING co

h. c. GREISER, Sec. J.. BROWN, Pre-
Office on North Columbus street,
UTHERE can be seen the plat of Murray
w City, and can . so be obtained any need
ed information relative to the purchase of lots
In the same. All communications relative TO the
purchase of lots in said town, address to the
President, all other communications address to
the Secretary of the Company.
n. B. Railroad will be built and running
through Murray City this season, connecting
with the Columbus 4 Hooking Valley Railroad
at or near NelsonvilIe. Now Is the time to Sc
cure bargains in town lots.
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A Perfect Cure.

CHARL RsTowN JUNE H. 1861
Mr. II. II. STEVENS: Dear Sir--Thisis Is 10 certify
that NEGETEN made perfect cure Of me when
my attending physician had pronounced NV e6sr
consumption, and said could not survive many
days.
Mrs. LEDsTIoN, s5 Cook Street
The facts stated by Mrs. Ledston are pernou-
ally known by me, and they are true.
" A. ID. HAYNRs.
VEGETINE Is LOLD BY ALL
DRUGGISTS,
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,


serious sickness and suffering is prevented by
their timely use; and every family, should
have them on hand for their protection and
relief, when required Long experience has
proved tliem 20 lie the safest, surcst, aAC
best of all the Pills with which the market
abounsls. Bytheir occasional use, the blood
ls BURNED, me corIlIlItlons OF TIE system eX-
pelled, Oilstruetions removed, and, the whole
machinery of life restored to its healthy activ-
ity: Internal organs which become cloggets
and sluggish are eleansed by .IyeI's RUS,
and stimulated into action. Thus incipient
disease is changed into health, the value of
which change, when reckoned on the vast
multitudes who enjoy it, can hardly be com
puted. Their sugar-cOating makes them
pleasant TO. take, and preserves their virtues
they are ever fresh, and perfectly reliable.
Although searching, they are midi and oper-
ate without disturbance to the constitution or
Fnfi directions are given on the wrapper To
each box, how to use Them as Family fhysic,
and for the following complaints, which these
For Ey.fse Essiss sor IndrgestIon, Eias.
I$.ann ess, Lssmguor, and LOaS OF A prse.
Gttes they should be taken moderately to
stimulate the stomach, and restore its healthy
tone and action. ~
For Liver Complains and its various
symptoms, Bilious Headache, sick
RHesadac he, Jaundice or G. recn sick
ness. billions Collie and bilious Fe-
xer-, they should be judiciously taken for
each case, to correct the diseased action, or
remove the distractions which cause IL.
For AIysenrery or Diarrh0ea, but one
Iillu Jose - generally required.
for 1RheunEa tisna. GOut Gravel
asaipisatioR OF she HHear1, Pain an
siae sitle, Back, and LOins, they should
be continuously taken, as required, to change
tile diseased action of the system. With such
change those complaints disappear.
For DrOfssy and HSrOpafcaI Swell.
fngH. they should be taken in large and fire.
quent doses to produce the effect of q drastic
purge.
For Suppression, a large dose should be
taken, as 1t produces the desired effect by
sympathy.
As Dinner Pm, take one or two Pills to
promote digestion, and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach
and bowels, restores the appetite, and invigor-
ates the system. Hence 1t Is often advanta-
geous where no seriOus derangement exists.
One who feels tolerably we'll, often finds that
dose of these Pills makes him feel decid-
eslly better, from their cleansing and REM
waiting effect on che digestive apparatus.
PREPARED M
DR.. J. c. AVER & CO., Practical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS, U. s. II.
SDR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
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Give us a call before buying elsewhere, il you
want to save your money.
ARNOLD & HELsER.
April II. v1n1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-14

A big bargain in Fine and Wagon
Harness, at George Nichols. Call soon.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-14

Fine engraving done to order on short
notice at Curran's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-14
Marvellous Effect.

Mr.. A. II. Stevens: Dear Sir-T have used IN
gaeat Blood Remedy, VEGETIFE, and feel Il n
duty TO toacknowledge The great beneft 1 a has done
me. In the Spring Of the yeaa 1862 was sick
from general debility caused by oyerwork want
Of sleep and proper rest. I was very weak and
much emaciated. tried many remedies With
out receiving any benefit from any OF them un-
til was persuaded tn try NEoETINE. Before
had taken this one week my impoyed conditto,,
gave me renewed hope and courage Continued
TO take it every day gaining more strength until
l was completely restored 20 helath. The effect
Of this remedy, In case Of general debility is in
deed marvellous.
ELIZA BETn A. FOLEY
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NEGETINE
PHrifles the Blood and Restores the
Health.

" hat Is FegetInes
IL Is compound extracted from barks roots
and herbs. IL is Natures Remedy. IL Is per-
fectly harmless from any bad effect upon the sys-
TEN. It's nourishing and strengthening. II
acts directly upon the blood. IL qniets the nerv-
Gus system. 1t gives you good sweet sleep at
night II Is great panaeca for our aged fathers
and mothers, for II gives them strength, duiets
their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet
sleep, as has been proved by many an aged per-
son. II IS the great Blood Pursfer II is a sooth-
ing remedy for our children. II has relieved
and cured thousands. 1t is very pleasant 10
take every child likes IL.
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Notice.

have made special arrangements whereby, l
am enabled TO fill on short notice any order in
my line, that may be left with me.
I Give me call. 1 will do my ''level best to
suit you, and render your dealings with me,
matter not to be regretted by you.
As pay cash for lumqer, l am enabled, from
the advantage gained in buying in that way, to
dispose of stock al verp desirable CASH figures.
AARON JOHNSON.
April II, 1873. v1n1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-05-14

SdWHEAT.-We pay Cash for Wheat at al
times, for all that is offered US.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21
Startling Theory Of the Ford
Murder i'm Maryland.

A correspondent of the Balti-
more american, writing from st.
Michael's, Talbot county, Mary
land, gives theory of the murder
of John Il. Ford, recently perpe-
trated in that place, which is some
what startling. Ten years ago a
robbery was committed there, and
Mr.. Ford, the victim of the late
murder, and two boys found out
the criminals. These three per-
sons were taken to the woods and
made to take a solemn oath that
they would not disclose what they
knew. A few months ago the
secret leaked out, and an exposure
of the whole affair was imminent.
One of the witnesses was found in
the water at the wharf not long
afterwards, and there were strong
indications of foul play. Mr.. Ford,
the second one, was Drained with
an axe some ten days since. The
third one is still living, but he APP
prehends assassination.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21
About Ethan Aliens 'Gramd.
daughter

The Burlington (Vt.) Free Press
and the Green Mountain Freeman
do not believe the Springfield
Uaion's story about Mrs. Jemima
Graves, Ethan Aliens grenddaugh-
ter. The Free Press says: "Mrs.
Graves is evidently a very smart
old lady, but there must be some
mistake about her parentage. AS
Ethan Allen was first married in
1862, his 'olest SON. could hardly
have been married and had had O
daughter in 1774-tWelve years la
ter. In fact, the only son Of Ethan
Allen by his first marriage died at
IL years of age. Ethan Aliens Sc
eond marriage took place in 1884.
Neither of the two sons by that
marriage Ethan A. and Hanni-
bal lived to the age of 84;' in fact
the oldest of them would be but
80 if he had lived till now-and, 1t
is hardly necessary to remark,
could not have had daughter
who Is now over 100 years old."-
The freeman says that "the GEN.
tennial granddaughter is O hum
bug" The Union rejoins: "N0w,
our Vermont friend is right about
these figures. At the same time,
we wish those Vermont editors
would quietly ascertain if there
wasn't another Ethan Allen, who
would have captured Ticonderoga
if he had had a chance"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21
A Remarkable Set.

Old farmer Gruff was one morn
ing Juggling away with all his
might at a barrel of apples, which
he was endeavoring to get up the
cellar stairs, and calling at the top
of his lungs for his boys, but all in
vain. When he had, after an in
finite amount of sweating and
snuffiing accomplished his feat,
and just when they were not need
ed, Of course, the boys made their
appearance.
Where have you been, and what
have you been about, I'd like to
know; didn't you hear me call?'
inquired the farmer in an angry
tone of the eldest.
out in the shop, setting the
saw replied the youth.
And you, Dick?'
Out in the barn, settin the old
hen.'
And you, sir?'
up in granny's room, setting
the clock
And now, Master Fred, where
were you, and what were you set
ting i? asked the old farmer of the
youngest progeny, the asperity OF
his temper being somewhat soft
ened by his amusing category OF
answers. Come, let me hear from
YOU
out on the doorstep, setting
STILL replied the young hopeful,
seriously.
"A remarkable set, ] must con-
fess,' added the amused sire, dis
persing the grinning group with a
wave of his hand.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21
Taking Vote.


was coming into Detroit the other
day says the Free Press, q long
cared man, who had been sleeping
two or three hours, suddenly rose
up, and alter yawn and stretch
he took his plug hat in his hand,
held it out TO one of the passengers
and remarked
Let's vote on Beecher.'
'Oh, go to thundern growled the
man.
The tall man tore five or six
leaves from his memorandum book
- wrote " innocent on some and
guilty on the others, and started
down the aisle
Madam he said,as he approach
ed the nearest lady, I'D like 10
have you vote one of these tickets.
Vote just as your conscience die
tates.'
She refused to vote, and he put a
ballot in the hat marked innocent
and passed to a man who, overcome
by the heat, had fallen sound
asleep.
Here! you-what do you think
Of Beecher p he asked shaking the
sleeper.
'Durn you !'-roared the man, as
he sat up.
Which way do you voter
'Gway from me, or I'll mash the
top Of your head down Oh to your
collar bone!' yelled the aroused
sleeper, lifting his big red fist to
strike.
The baIlot-box man passed to a
boy about ten years old, and in
quired:
'Bub, what do you think OF Bee
cher?'
Il dunno, replied the boy, father
said he'd lick me If said anything
about itv
A ballot of guilty was dropped
into the hat, and the man passed
down to a dreary-looking old chap
who was rolling q bit of plug to-
bacco under his tongue.
Well, old friend, what do you
think of Beecher?' was the inqui-
ry.
The dreamy chap got up, tossed
his guild out of the window, and
calmly took the canvasser by the
threat. and damned him over a
seat, and hit him twice on the
chin. 1t was all done before any
body could interfere, and, as he
resumed his seat, he looked back
at the canvasser, who half stunned,
was gazing around In the greatest
establishment, and remarked:
Il promised my dying wife I'd
lick the next man who said Beech
er to me, and now you'd better 60
away
The canvasser pushed the dents
out of his plug hat, borrowed pin
to mend his coat-collar, tied a wet
handkerchief around his throat,
and sat down and fell into such a
train of reflection that the peanut
boy had to speak to him four times
over before he was aroused.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21
A New Dunning Dodge.
fDetrOit Free PreSS.l

A man who had an Office on
Griswold street, was handed bill
the other day by boy employed
as a collector for a firm. He look
ed it over, put his thumbs in his
vest pocket, andremarked, Come
in Wednesday and / will pay it,
The boy went away, but return
ed Tuesday, and again presented
the bill.
Didn't tell you to come We'd
nesday" growled the man as he
looked over the bill.
"Yes, sir, but / know of two
more collectors who are coming to-
morrow, and | thought I'd get in
ahead
The man could offer no further
objections.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21
Time.

Though life is short, we have
much time. Great thoughts are
born in minute, and great works
are done in an hour. In a brief
life, there is time to build houses,
acquire extended possessions, and
by war or craftsmanship, to fill
the world with a name. There is
also time and space for reflection,
on the part of every sinner who
hears the gospel. Who, if he fail
to believe in Christ, will claim he
had not time p
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21
Cure for FelOn.

The London Lancet suggests the
following simple treatment of fe-
Ions: AS soon as the disease is felt
put directly over the spot a fly
blister, about the size of the thumb
nail, and let it remain for 6 hours,
at the expiration of which time,
directly under the surface of the
blister may be seen the felon,
which can be instantly TAX
en- out with the point of a needle
or a lancet. A piece of adhesive
plaster will keep the blister in its
place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21
A Couple Fresh From the
Parsons Hands.

The White Mountains cores
pendent Of the New York Express
says:
We were entertained during
our ascent to the mountain by
young couple from New York
They were fresh from the pastors
hands couldn't have been Ion
ger than yesterday that they were
Joined in the holy bonds of we'd
lock. Emma was the little wife,
and Charles was the doting hus-
band.
oh, Charles, dear she said, as
she laid her fair damask cheek up
on his much becindered duster, it
is so delightful, this new life we
are leading. / feel as tho l was a
new creature. Oh, Charles, dear,
/ love you SO much. I'd hug you
to death il there was nobody look
ing
wait till we get to the Summit
House, Emma, and I'll let you
squeeze me. / don't care If you
do kill me. But, Emma, are you
comfortable leaning against the
carp
Not very comfortable, Charles
Are you sleepy, love?'..
Some sleepy
There, dear little Emma, let me
put down the blinds, and go to
sleep. I've seen all the mountains
| care for
So Emma wrapped herself up in
Charles arms, closed her eyes and
was soon snoring in blissful igno-
rance of the glorious scenery that
stretched far and wide on every
hand.
If / may be allowed word to
parties contemplating matrimony
It is that they stay close at home
during the first fortnight of the no.
rey-moon. Bridal trips are all
nonsense. You will be uncom-
Portable all the way. You cannot
kiss and hug each other half so
often as you can at home; you will
be laughed at by everybody on the
cars or stage or steamboat, and in
after years, when you see others
upon their wedding journeys, you
will blush to think that you were
once as much of spectacle as
they
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21

San Francisco is erecting an i'm
mense shirt factory, in which 400
persons, one half of whom will
be Mongolians, are to be employ
ed.
1t is one of the curiosities of ma
tural history that a horse enjoys
his food most when he hasn't bit
in his mouth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-21

A new continuance for reducing ores
without quicksilver is shown at San
Francisco.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-22

Whep he repeated word for word, from reeohection
Mr. Beechers alleged letter ofresignation be was ap
landed butiyesterday his memory seemed defective
II il seldom that Mr.. Moultcn's answers are such
as the cross-examiuer expects One striking case III
point was noticeable in yesterdays examination.
"You write and compose WELL DO you mott" asked
Gen Tracy. IAN Affirmative answer was plainly ex-
nected1 mo- think not" replied the witness with
smile. and Gen. Tracy pursued that line OF nvesti-
CATION no further
Francis B. Carpenter, the artist was in court
again during the sessions of Yesterday and listened
with the utmost attention to the proceedings There
were only few prominent citizens OF Brooklyn
present, but among the number were the Hon. d. W.
slocum. the Hon. Henry c. Murphy, Wm' Marshall
and Judge REYNOLDS,
New-York tribune., 1875-01-22
NOTES IN THE COT-PTPOON

The continued cOmposure Of the first witness for
the prosecution under the severe cross Examination
which he has been subjected 70 for the last four
days is TO say the least, remarkable With the ex-
eeption of TWO or three slight breaks, Mr.. Mouton
has appeared quite seltpOssessed ar the counsel
examining him. Truthful or unrutbfal ne
witness may be, il is 10 easy matter
10 preserve ones temper under the attacks Of
examiner, even if he is not thorough master Of his
art. AT one moment addressed as If a criminal. the
next sneered at and again confused with series OF
puzzhDg intArrogatOries put IL quick succession,
many an honest witness has been forced into
EMBELLISHMENTS suggestive of guilt. Not
10 with Mr. Aoulton He answeEs just
when he pleases and appears at times to to ke
pleasure in replying in such a way as 10 require the
pDlhpg OF another question. His remarkable mem
0ff excited adniEation at the opening of the trial
New-York tribune., 1875-01-22

o Do you carry eorepOndenee With literary peopei
A. No Sin
Q Have you ncyeri A. Yes--shghny
Q You understand th9 rules Of composon and prncnson,
do you notl
M. Fulerton-I obicc, 20 this-just one moment
The Witness Answering Not very wel
Mr. FuIerton-I is thsng with the time Of the Court
Mr.. Tracy-It may be-
Nj. Fullerton-It not only may be, but Is
Mr.. Trsey-Weii thar is for the Court
Judge SeIlson-He has answered that question
q Do yon understand after period how you saoHh com
mence the next sentence-whe,hr with capital or .BAb
teri A. Yes do. lLangh,er-l
Judge Neilson-wiIl the audience keep quiet pesse
Mr. FulerOn-We he counsel asking these questions
for their information won't object eaeWed ashter
II seems b me 20 be trfng.
Jodge Neilson-wn the aGaerce please be ITO NJ,
Eyarts who rising II you say word will he
thing that will excite commOIion among The audience wD
you please be quiet5 Proceed, Mr. TRACY.
New-York tribune., 1875-01-22
THE PROCEEDINGS.

Mr. Porter's indispOstion continues, and SO Gen.
Tracy went On wh Nj Moultons crOsscIamnaion yesef
day The unwhoesome stories about Tilons impropfeueS
with Bessie Turner and others the subject OF the hS
question Then heayy crosshre was brought to bear upon
The witness with reference the paper known as he f
Of contrition" The wit Of all OF Br Beechers lawyers %
,,, o,od IN the ease yas IN the field In this attack hr
Evarts and Mr. sheaman stepping Cen Taoys side almost
every alternate minute with advice OF hnts and Themselves
taking part In the queetonng.