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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-03-17
The Down Grade.
Louisville Ky.) Courier.JournaI

"THEY'vE got us on down grade, by said
Old Ben Washington Letter.
At twelve O'Clock Thursday the Speak
er's gaveI knocked the life out of the
Forty-third Congress and drove the first
nail into the coffin of the Republican
party The party itself is dead. We
may in future refer to it as 'the late Re
publican party" But many days may
elapse before it is buried, and we shall
doubtless be required to join in certain
ceremonies over its remains. Indeed, it
is not uniting that we give it decent in
terment, for, though it has done a deal
of mischief, it has played great part
upon the stage of public affairs. To it
we are indebted for the blessing of our
public debt But for it we should never
have had an era of Christian statesmen.
1t gave us Grant and Butler and Viii
liams and Shepherd and Clayton, and
other names that were not born to die.
DilWorthy was a member of the Repub-
lican party Credit Mobilier and Pacific
Nail are among its trophies; and but for
an accident we might thank it for the
passage of an inestimablc measure of re-
lief known as the force bill, Bill King
the identical missing links Re
publican. In order, however, that we
may appreciate its moral influence, we
must look South. Young man, go South
and gaze upon the victories Of the Re
publican party South Carolina to tn
right of you, Louisiana to the left
you, to say nothing of the tokens Of its
presence in Georgia, Alabama and Ten
nessee- a grateful people can never
forget the patriotism of Bullock and
Blodgctt, the wisdom of Spencer, the
virtues of a Clayton and Mcclure.
The rich, red blood of a Pinchback has
been injected into our body polite by
this, the party of viviseetion. 1t gave
the Senate it's Revels. Without it the
House would never have listened to the
eloquence of its Elliott or stood trans
fixed beneath the logical utterances of
its Rainey. The icivil-rights bill is its
off spring The Washington Republican
is its organ, 1t has played very strong
game. For long time it never made a
losing But luck took turn. A series
of misfortunes brought on an attack of
melancholy, this was succeeded by hys-
terra, and finally-under the hallucina-
tiOn of a third term-it committed sui
eide, taking an overdose Of Ethiopia and
afterward cutting its throat from ear to
ear with the writ Of ba5eas corpus It's
last words were: ''I'm not afraid" The
noble corse is laid out in the Senate
chamber, which is hung in black. Like
wise the White House. The sexton
stands ready with his spade The grave
is dug. Pause we awhile in the presence
of the mighty fallen.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

The Somerset Amateur Dramatic So
ciety intend giving a series of Enter
tainments, during the fair, to be held
here during the latter part of this month.
The plays to he acted on the occasion
are strictly moral, and are full of fun, in
fact just such plays as an amateur or
ganization with the experience this one
has had will be capable of acting, to
please home audience who will natur-
ally forgive follies and mistakes. AS it is
a home institution il should be well
patronized by the citizens of Somerset,
for it will be a benefit TO the players,
and fun and amusement for the audi
ence. The proceeds will, after expense
of costumes and hall is paid, be used,
we understand for some charitable pur-
pose. Turn out one and all and encour-
age home institution.
MARK ANTONY.
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The Great show of the Great BaI
mum.


This stupendous amusement comhi-
nation, which Is to pay us first visit
on Monday, September 9th, in all it's
entirety, receives everywhere recogni-
ton from the press vouchsafed no
other exhibition. From lengthy
eulogy in the Dayton Daily Democrat,
of the 18th ult., we extract the follow
ing:
1t Is customary for persons to say of
circuses that to zee one is to see all of
them. We think differently now. Bar
NUNS Worlds Fair, yesterday, while in
it something was in measure similar to
the usual circus, yet it did present many
new, novel and very startling features.
The idea of the management, it appears,
is to afford amusement, and in their ef-
forts in this direction they have succeed =
ed most admirably. All their innova-
tions, and there are many of them, have,
We are pleased to say, been found to be
very entertaining. We also take pleas
ure in noticing the absence from the ring,
on the part of the clowns and others, of
the usual lascivious or ''smutty Sayings
and doings which, heretofore have too
frequently occurred in such places.
The menagerie connected with this
show, in our opinion, is, or ought to be,
it's chief attraction and is undoubtedly
the finest and best collection of rare an
imals ever brought to Dayton, embrac-
ing as 1t does fine specimens. and by
that we mean fat, we'll kept, sleek ami
mails, instead of the gaunt, scrawny
things we usually see in such collections.
Among Others we noticed a camelopard
or giraffe. YAK or Tartar horse, sea lion
from the Pacific ocean, river COW from
the Nile, a wart hog, sacred OK, kangaroo
with litter of young ones, and great
many others which we do not now call
to mind.
Another distinguishing feature of this
establishment is the fine horses used for
draught and in the circus. Many of
them are thoroughhreds, and all of them
look sleek and in good condition.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

The Fire Department of the village
has just been reinforced with an ele-
giant bran new ladder-wagon, six lad
ders, several pike-poles, numerous buck
cts, axes, crow-bars, lanterns, ETC., and
now only awaits an opportunity to show
what can be done in "a little less than no
time" This new rigging" is mainly
the handiwork of Grimm & Calm, the
popular carriage builders of this place.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

The Meeting of the Grand Command
cry, Grand Council and Grand Chapter
of the State of Ohio, will be held at
Put-in-Bsy, September 7th, 9Th, 9th
and 10th. For the accommodation of
delegates and their friends. the b & o.
Railroad Company will sell excursion
tickets, good for sixty days, from New
ark and return for $425.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

A young man of Wilmington, North
Carolina. having a short leave of alb
sence from his employer, remained away
so long at fashionable summer resort
that the employer telegraphed for him
to return, or he would lose his place.
Don't want the place; have 100000
girl in love with me-" was the answer.
But he came back in a week and took a
place at $50 month.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Near Darlington, Monroe county, 1.-Two
widow and her daughter, aged about
20, an intelligent estimable girl, who
own eighty acres of land, which they
farm themselves. The daughter breaks
up the ground, plants and tends the
crop. drives the moving machine and
horse rake, and with the mothers assist
ance, does the entire labor of the farm.
The farm is in good condition, with a
large crop of corn growing, and a good
harvest secured.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

We had the pleasure, few days
since, of meeting Mr. p. r. Bragg, agent
for Daugherty's Newark Marble Works
who has been spending several weeks in
our county, looking after the interests of
his firm. Mr.. Daugherty, the proprie-
tor of these works, manufactures monu.
ments and tombstones in Foreign and
American Marble, and deals in Scotch
and American Granite, caps, sills, flag
ging, hearthsy mantles, fire brick. tiling,
&c. The excellence of his work, and
the materials in which he deals, is
matter of common mention by all who
visit the mandatory or see the work
that has been turned ont from it. 1t is
indeed worthy of praise, and those of
our citizens who may have occasion to
purchase anything in Mr.. Daugherty's
line, would do we'll to visit his establish
ment when in Newark, or by consulting
Mr.. Bragg during his visits to this place.
which will be usually about once in
each month.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Our Schools will reopen on Tuesday
next. Teachers. pupils, and parents,-
IRE you all ready for the different parts
Of the work respectively belonging to
you? We hope that each teacher will enter
upon her work with alacrity; with de-
termination to put forth her very best
efforts to make our schools a success in
the fullest meaning of the term. That
every pupil may have the advantages of
being properly classified, and of making
a fair start, we hope to see each in his
place at the opening of school. And
kind parents and friends, will you not
occasionally give us kind look or an
encouraging word? Please lend us your
sympathy and goodly advice-we will
doubtless need both; and by all mears
make us all happy by favoring us with
a friendly call every now and then.
And finally, that the best results posi-
BILE may be gained, lie; us have the hap
py cooperation of all concerned.
Very respectfully,
J. g. KELso, Sup't.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

In this market. butter brings 20 cents
per pound. In Cincinnati it retails at
from 20 to 25 cents. The question is
how do the packing merchants of this
place see themselves clear in their but
ter transactions? Do they initiate the
prices of dry goods etc., which they ex-
change for butter, or how do they "get
out9u
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

We are informed that the parties
sinking shaft on lands purchased by
General Ewing in Trimble township,
fonnd the great vein seam of coal at the
depth of eighty-two feet. The coal is
of superior quality. Work on the line
of the A. & l.. E. Railroad, on lower
Sunday creek, is progressing, and when
completed will open to market a vast
coal and iron field in that region. Suc-
cess TO the General and all concerned.-
Athens journal.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

The Mite Society Wednesday evening
was we'll attended, and very much en-
joyed by all present. The ladies who
gave the entertainment did their part
we'll. The ice-cream was excellent; the
cake, grapes, candies, lemonade and
flowers added mnch to the enjoyment OF
the evening. Collection $21 90 T.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Is it the intention of the Republican
leaders to make no effort to rally the
boys and drul.. up recruits in this conn
ty, tl.is Fall? As yet. we have seen no
announcement of any Republican meet
ings in this county.
Since the above was put in type We
learn, through the Tribune, that Hon
L. Danford will address the citizens of
this place and vicinity on Saturday
evening, September 18th.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Columbus is the only capital in the
country that is building two railroads,
each of which is largely owned in the
city itself. It Is also the only capital
that owns a controlling share in a third
local road, which was built by the mon
ey of the stock holders. and has paid
heavy dividends without being ballasted
with mortgages. Men who are best in
formed predict a heavier per cent. of
increase for Columbus in the census of
1880 than for any other city of its class
or upward, in the country.-L Journal.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

MARRIED-On the I'd inst, at the
residence of the bride'a parents in Glen
ford, Perry county, Ohio, by Rev. G. W.
Hoyman, assisted by Rev. @. 2. Mech
ling of Hamilton, Ohio, Mr.. James E
Murdock 70 Miss Ellen King, youngest
daughter of D. G. King.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Hon VIM. z. Finck has placed us un-
der obligations for numerous valuable
public documents, in the shape of Con-
gressional Record of the second session
of the Forty Third Congress, etc.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

At the District Conference of the NJ
E. Church, held at this place recently,
J. S. Kagle was expelled from the min
istry and membership of the NJ. E.
Church
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Tt ia said that alder berries make a
fair article of jelly. A small amount of
tartaric acid is mixed with the juice Of
the berry before placing over the fire.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03
Somerset Church DIrectory.

LUTHERAN.
West Main street Services every Sunday ~
101z A. NJ. Sunday School A. NJ Rev d. M.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at 8 and 10 A.
NJ. Vespers p. NJ Rev. ID. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 1O1S A. M.
Sabbath School A. M. Rev. b. +. Thomas,
Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Mr.. Samuel Cotterman has just COM
pleted a handsome two story frame
dwelling in the west suburbs of the viii
lage, and will shortly move into the
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

A "splendid" article of New Jersey
sweet potatoes may be had at Hamilton's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

A few peaches have been offered in this
market at three dollars bushel. II is
needless to add that they were not of
Perry county growth.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03
Societies.

I. o. o. p.
Somerset Lodge No. 352, meets at Odd Fellows
Hall, every Saturday evening al O'Clock.
NO. 76 v. A A. N.
Somerset Lodge, No. rs, +. and A. NJ, meets
at their hall, on Wednesdays preceding the
full moon of each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 81.
+. A. M. meets at Masonic Hall, on the Mon
day preceding the fun moon Of each month
Companions In good standing are cordially invi-
faAfn nNe
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

For the information of the boys, we
will state that the big show will come
into town from the east, and will spread
its tents in Doubleday's field.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03
THE SIXTH ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE

OF THE
p. c. L. S. A. & NJ. A. L. SOCIETY
Will be held at Somerset, o.,
September 20, 80, and October 1, '75.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

A shower about this-time, would help
the corn.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

We propose TO sell better -four for the
money than can be had in this market.
AsHBRooK & Co.
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1t would be out of the question to con-
duct hard cider campaign this Fall in
Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Scorching hot days and nights are
the rule now.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

If you want low grade of -four cheap
we will furnish it. AsHBRooK & Co.
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Fresh Beef!

FIsHE undersigned having fitted up the base
l. ment of the Clerks Ofice, in a convenient
manner, now occupies the same as Meat mar
ket. The public are respectfully notified that
am prepared to accommodate them at all times
with choice Beef, etc, at reasonable prices.
II is my aim TO offer my customers the BEST
In my line the market affords. Give a call.
April %, 1875. JOSEPH ATT.
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If you want the best -four go to Ash
brooks.
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RaTWe invite the public to call and examine
our material, and we will show you our work
now on hand, and in process of completion. As
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SELLERS OF REAL ESTATE

OUR connections with other 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 purcha-
sers, and having found them we win assist them
in getting what they want, with just the kind
Of title they want.
We offer for sale the following property:
go acres of first class farming and grazing
land, with good buildings, plenty of water and
amber, also an abundance of good fruit; miles
sonable terms
167 acres mites south of Somerset Ohio, in
very good repair, good soil, 100 acres cleared,
good springs and about 1900 fruit trees; truly a
good farm at a low price and easy payments.
16 acres of land in Thorn township Perry coun-
ty, Ohio; very neat ~ story house, good fruit.
some timber, and every thing in the best of
pair; fine little home for some one cheap
800 acres of hrst class prairie land in OBrien
county, Iowa, will sell cheap or trade for small
farm in Ohio, or town property.
10 acres of land with good improvements,
good soil, plenty of choice fruit and good soft
water, adjsining the corporation 0. 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 ki4ehen, good well of water,
cistern, necessary out buildings, well set with
fruit trees, in healthy locality and quiet neigh
borhood.
Also a vacant lot situate in said city and in the
same locality the above said lott is nicely situ-
ated for building in good neighbOrhood. These
properties will be sold on reasonable terms.
August 8. 1873. v1n1I
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90 in the shade, yesterday.
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Ashbrook & Co, guarantee their -four
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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 a box cheaper than elseW here in
town. All the various STYLES for sale.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Has an experience OF % years, he is determined
to turn out as good work as good material and
mechanics can make.
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Dan Castello's international Hippodrome,
And Lowandes Imperial Brazilian Circus!

NATHALIA LOWANDE, the
Leopard Athlete.
LUKE RIVERS, the original
pete jenkins" and Equestrian Bur
On.
THE LESLIE BROTHERS,
red, John, and Lewis, Champion
Nmerican Gymnasts.
VIM. II. PORTER, the funniest
# felt-crowned fools.
'ogether with the greatest number
f the Greatest Riders, Leapers,
iymnasts, Trapezists, Contortion-
It's, Clowns, Pantomimists and
General performers of every nation
,ver congregated. More than en-
,ugh pre-eminent arenic talent to
a score of ordinary cir
uses. A Caravan College of Edu-
,ated Elephants, Performing Ponies,
Trick Chargers, Canine
1questrians, Clown Mules, Ape Ac-
,rs, aud other astonishing Brute
scholars. The arrival in town each
Of
dv
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of all kinds, such rs
SMITHING, PAINTING, TRIM
MING, &C.
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Remember, John McCar,y, is our
miller. AsHBRooK & Co.
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RsA- New Shop, East Main street, near
Russell House. 2V2
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Fine engraving done to order on short
notice at Curran's.
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rhornville Business Directory
CHURCHES.

German Reform; Rev. G. W. Hoymnn, Pastor
Lutheran; Rev. II A. Becker, Pastor.
Methodist, Rev. J. II. Beery, Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

We use the best MATERIAL
Put up our 1O0r6 neat and
strong, and in as good
style as any establish
n1e7lt in the State!
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

COUNCIL.
4. J. Rissler, J. J.. Lawyer, Nathan Dodd.
Marshal; ;. +. Moore.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

BkD- Walker q Russell are offering
great inducements to cash customers call
and see theml
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We employ 1drst-claSs me-
chG7aics and guarantee
satisfaction!
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CORPORATION OFFICERS.
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No one in Perry CO., can beat Geo.
Nichols on fine harness.
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BSspecial attention given to
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Another distinguishing feature Of this
establishment is the fine horses used for
draught and in the circus. Many of
them are thoroughhreds, and all of them
look sleek and in good condition.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-03

Everybody knors that J. G. Curran
sells goods at reasonable figures, and that
is why 30 many patronize him.