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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
March 18th. 1879.

EDITOR PREss:-Permit me through
the columns of your 'much esteemed
paper" TO add a few remarks on the
closing of the school, district No. 3,
Reading township, Perry county, Ohio,
under the care of E. Lee Arnold, teacher.
Notwithstanding the inconvenience Of
getting through mud and melting snow,
there was quite gathering of the young
and, especially, of the patrons, which
always, speaks well of a school. Truly
it is a lamentable fact that so many Of
our district schools close as "a tale that is
told, "but not so in this case. The fathers
and mothers came with baskets filed
with refreshments, by way of eatables.
Well, mnst hasten. Exercises, being
commenced and the scholars, looking
cheerful, the first to notice was spelling
match by the Juveniles. The prize was
won by Miss Sarah E. Clum, aged about
eight years. Next was that of Arith-
metic. Grammar, and Reading, each
branch was well handled by the scholars
pretty well, especially the reading. 4
piece entitled "Bingen on the Rhine"
was read in concert by a class of seven,
another entitled, "The Lone Indian"
by class of six The teacher, looking
at his watch concluded it was about
time to have something to eat. He re-
marked as the house was small that he
must have room. So some of us had "to
get out of DOORS" 4 table was soon
erected, and the ladies began to place
thereon from out those baskets, bread,
butter, chickens, pies, cakes, jelly, and
of course, we thought that we would be
invited to sit around the table first, but,
to our amazement we had to wait as the
invitation was given to the scholars,
and they did eat awhae. We thought
1T was long time. We began to feel in
better spirit when We saw the ladies re-
plenish the table and heard the welcome
sound "come." We went and none of
us left hungry, and as we were going
away We heard voice say, ell the
Aol SSSt OSl9NSA AOA dSSd BSHlAGIhdfl
and lady who were poor in this world S
goods. Afternoon session began with those
advanced in arithmetic, Rays part third
and Harvey's grammar The teacher
questioned, in arithmetic, from the be-
ginning of the book, to its close and the
examples were readily worked and de-
monstrated clearly. The same in gram
mar. The sentences to be analyzed, were
"Whatever is, is right" and "The steak
was cooked rare" To be parsed: "The
kind boy avoids doing whatever Injuries, >
and 81 feel sad and lonely" closing by
remarks from DIR. G. NJ. Weller. r. F
Baker, J. L. Thomas and Aaron Binck-
ley. Evening session was introduced
by one of the directors questioning q
class in geography, which was on the
scholars part, almost, a complete success.
| The remainder of the evening was de-
voted to declamations, music and good
time in general. A VISITOR.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Pinchback, the colored, who has so
long been endeavoring to gain seat in
the U. S. Senate, will have to waite some
time yet before that privilege is allowed
him. The following Washington spe-
cial to the Cincinnati Commercial, states
his case as follows:
The effect of the action of the Senate,
tonight, in postponing further consider
alton of Pinchback's claim to seat till
next December will, of course, be to pre-
vent the election of Senator by the
Conservatives. In this view of the mat
ter, the Louisiana Democrats are very
mach chagrined 1t is difficult to pre-
dict the graver results in the way OF
further disturbances in Louisiana that
may spring out of this action. The
course of the Senate is commented on as
cowardly. The whole question might
just as well have been finally settled to-
night as to have been left over. The
Republicans are very much afraid OF
Pinch back, and if the question had come
to vote he would have been rejected
and then in his wrath he would have
realized their worst fears by telling what
he knows. 1t was more to keep his
mouth closed than anything else that his
case was postponed. AS it stands, he
says that he is master of the situation
and that he could have been better pleas
ed only by favorable Endorsement of his
claim,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
SELLERS OF REAL ESTATE.

NCH 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 will 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
lard, with good buildings plenty OF water and
timber, also an abundance of good fruit; 3 miles
south east of Somerset, Ohio, and on very rea-
sonable terms
I67 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 q
good farm at a low price and easy payments.
I6 acres of land in Thorn township Ferry coun-
ty, Ohio very neat y story house, good FRUIT
some timber, and every thing in the best of
pair; a fine little home for some one cheap
800 acres of trst class prairie land in O'Brien
county, Iowa, will sell cheaper 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, adjoining the corporation ol Somerset,
Ohio. Will positively sell cheap.
A desirable property situate in the city OF
Circleyille, 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, wei 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 stu-
ated for building in a good neighborhOod. These
properties will be sold ON reasonable terms
August s, 1873. v1nl7
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AGENTS WANTED.

Dn. FooTE Is the author OF MEDICAL Cox
Aos SENSE" a book that reached a oirculatich
Of over $4,000 copies; also, of " PLAIN HoNH
TALE more recently published, which has sold
to the extent OF 10000 copies; also, Of soIEEcE
~ STORY, which ia now being published IN serios
coNTESrs TAuLEs
Of all, excepting the aforementioned work (Which
is out Of print) win be sent free on application
20 either Dr. FoorE, or the Murray ELL Publish
lag Company, whose Office is 100 East 2sth Street.
Ascnts-b1th men and women-wHntcd 70 stll
the foregoing works, 70 whom q liberal pruht VII
be allowed. The beginningS Of small fortunes
have been made In selling Dr. FooTEs popular
works. "PLAIS HoafE TALK g. particularly
adapted 70 adults, and sc1ESCE IN STORY" is
Inst the thing for the Young. Send Tor contents
tables ard sec f0r yourselves. The former answcls
a multitude Of questions which ladies' and Rrnhc
ulei feel delcscy about asking Oi their physicinun
There Is nothing in literature At all Ike either
II the foregoing works. " SCIENcE IN BronE "
can only bc hal Of agents or Of the Puolishera
"PLsrN q 81 TALN " Is pus.lshad tn hHth tlo
E.zlI' .u.l man Languages. cnce more,
Agents w 60Is
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Our nelghbor of the Somerset Press
seems to sanction the Tribune's road
suggestions. Will the Press meet us
halfway with pike between the two
towns? We think we can drum up the
nerve to meet our half of it.
If the Press will respond afirmaiively
to our proposition we will agree to en-.
gage in a crusade in that behalf at once
Press, let us hear from you New Lex.
lncton Herald.
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& COS CAS-
for CASH, Uce zcOuld res
lCiU please call and settle
FARM FOR SALE.
n Reading township, Perry county, o.,

In Reading township, Perry county, o.,
three miles west of Somerset,
And half mile west of Reading, on the
Thornville road, 130 Acres cleared
land and 40 acres timber land, on which
are a two-story brick house, containing
rooms, and to which is attached a
kitchen one-story high; , barns-one
frame and the other log;-2 orchards; a
spring at the house, and well at the
barn. l offer this Farm very low. If
anybody wants to buy farm, res
pectfully invite him TO call and see
mine. NOAH RIDENHOUR.
Feb. ), 1875. 43m4
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

We understand that Joseph Kelley,
Esq, will come before the people of
this township, this Spring as an indie
pendent candidate for constable. The
announcement by him of this intention
is sufficient evidence that Joseph has not
progressed backwards" from the bold
and well-nigh defiant attitude of indie
pendency assumed by him on the hus-
kins last Spring. And, we predict, that
he will receive heavy poll, if he will
persist in espousing the great cause of
independency.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Persons wishing merry ride and a
huge old time during the coming duck
and fishing season, will do well to call
on Mr.. Elias Padgett, proprietor OF
the Adondale, situated about two
miles west of Thornport. Trains always
stop for the accommodation of passengers
going or coming. Boats, guns and
fshing-tackle, always ready for the ac-
comodation of one and all. Give him
a oalI
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S5fn 900 nor day

So to $50 per day. Agents wanted.
All classes of old, make more money at
work for Us, in their own localities, dur
ing their spare moments, or all the time,
than at any time else. We offer en-
ployment that will pay handsomely for
every hours work. Full particulars,
terms, &C., sent free. Send us your ad-
dress at once. Don't delay. Now is
the time. Don't look for work or busi-
ness elsewhere, until you have learned
what we offer. G. STINsoN & Co, Port
land, Maine. v2n40-Iy
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Benjamin Dupler, an old and esteem
ed resident of this vicinity, died at his
home about two miles northwest of Som
erset, on Tuesday morning last. He
had just completed his three score and
ten years when the summons came.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Martin Kagay is lecturing for the
benefit Of the poor?o[ Lexington Herald.
Does the Herald desire share of the
proceeds Somerset Press.
Yes! Send it down on that two wheel
ed glacier and be sure that it be done
before the sun gets too strong, for there
Is danger, you know, of glaciers spill
ing by the way, especially when their
New Lexington Herald.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

A general free fight occurred at New
Straitsville on the evening of the 18th,
but the participants We understand, were
mainly colored and white miners. Several
persons were badly mauled during the
exercises-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

1t is a fact not generally known to
students of the history of Massachusetts
that as recently as 1850 woman was
burned at the stake at Charlestown. in
that Common@ealth, "on the northerly
side of the Cambride road, about a quar-
ter of a miles above the peninsula" The
woman was a colored servant of Cap
tain John Goldman, and was burned for
poisoning her master.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
Ghe SOn,ersetpre@s
.OCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Remember DR.. Kagay's Lecture on
next Monday evening. He handles the
county seat question in an entirely orig
inaI manner, and no one who feels in
terested in it should fail to be present
on the evening named.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Dealers in melodeons and organs, find
Somerset and vicinity an excellent field
in which to dispose of their musical Car
rangements" Miller, of Lancaster,
seems to have the inside track.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Hen. May is now snugly ensconced in
his new quarters in the Gallagher build
ing, where Of course of he will be pleas
ed to see his old friends and as many
new ones as may make him visit.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Fine engraving done to order on short
notice at Curran's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Skinner s. Bro. have just received Il
large and well-selected stock of Wall-p
per and Window-curtains from New
York, which they offer at very low prices
for cash. 40.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

The Methodist congregation Of this
place design having their church edifice
frescoed, and otherwise improved, before
a CRATE while.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
Mrs. j. IL. willard

Respectfully announces to thepeople 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
carly at her residence on North Column
bus street.
May Goth, 1874. q
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

We should like to be able to say, in
truth, of Perry county, something like the
following. 1t sounds we'll, and denotes a
degree of civilization, that all commu-
mites ought to strive to attain. This
thing of sticking fencereils in particular
ly bad "holes" in the highways, SO as TO
warn the unsuspecting or unposted of
the danger of getting "swamped" if
they don't steer clear of them, ought to
be "played out" in every old communi-
ty, and mud roads superseded by pixies.
Says the Marysville Tribune:
"We cannot say in Union county, as
we used to say, and as they are coInpell-
ed to say, in many counties, that the
roads are breaking up" Our roads are
nearly all graveled and are in good
travelling condition. There is no such
thing as roads breaking up with us
People are out with their teams in every
direction, attending to work, going to
to market, visiting, &C., when in years
past they had to lay up at this season. "
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
to meet the
occupied by j.
expect to
that we will be
UantageS Of buying for
book accounts 1Cith either
of ST. Pafriek'S Day at
New StraiIsViIIe and Shawnee.

The natal day this year of Ireland 3
Patron Saint, was not favorable, in this
locality for outdoor demonstrations. It
was nearly as cold as some of the swim
gers of the recent cold ''snap;" bat not
withstanding this drawback, the Irish
nen of New Straitsville and Shawnee
jointly celebrated the day in rather i'm
posing manner.
In the morning procession was form
ed in Straitsville, which, after passing
through the streets assembled at the Ca
tholic Church where services we're held
until noon. After dinner, a procession
was again formed, and marched to Shaw
nee, where it was joind by the brethren
of the latter place, swelling the number
in line, to near five hundred persons.
Headed by the New Lexington Brass
Band, the procession moved in fine style
through the streets, and finally brought
up at Donavan's Hall, where remarks
appropriate to the occasion, were made
by Messrs. Ferguson and O'Brien of
New Lexington, and others.
In the evening a grand ball came off
which was largely attended, and passed
off pleasantly and to the satisfaction of
all concerned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
Who Wants to Trader

] have a good, new Spring Wagon
g springs) which l am desirous of trad
ing for good horse or mare. Any per-
son wanting to make trade of the kind,
will find me ready for business.
G.. w. Brown,
n6;o
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

WANTED.-$15O0 from parties whose
accounts are past due. We are selling
now strictly for cash at greatly reduced
prices and desire speedy adjustment of
all past due accounts at once.
Respectfully, &c.
J. C. CURRAN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
Pure cider vinegar at Whitmers.

Hams at wholesale and retail at
KEMPF'S
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SOMERSET, o. FEB. II, 1877
ONCE MORE!

A. p. Il 7. NJ Ashbrook have dissolv-
ed partnership, and want money. Those
indebted will please come forward and
settle between this and March 1st, and
PAY! Accounts not settled by that
will be placed in the hands Of proper
officers for collection.
HeA- We mean business
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
Democratic Primary Election.

The Democrats of Reading township
are requested TO meet in Somerset, on
Saturday, March 9th, 1875,
for the purpose of nominating candidates
for township officers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
THIS SECOND LECTURE

will epitomize the facts of the first,
and contain new matter bearing up
on the relations which various local
tiles sustain to each other and the
logical consequences Of these rela-
tions, not only as they exist but as
they are liable to be-affected by new
movements and counter movements,
new combinations and counter COM
binations.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19
Stop That Noise.

And 'git while you're gitten," an Or
gan or Piano of real merit, at less ex-
pense than is afforded by verbose, itin-
Grant vendors, who palm off their
worthless wares to the uninitiated, at
the prices that would afford good Instru-
ments. The real Estey, and Taylor &
Fairly Organs. as well as the best makes
of Pianos can be had at Grdnger's s
prices of JIG. CURRAN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

Why is it that l can buy Hams,
Shoulders, Bacon, and Dried Beef cheap
er at A. Kempfs than at any other gro
Gerry in town. AUNT BETsEY.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

A new court house and Jail are greatly
needed in Perry county-or rather the
buildings now being used as a court
house and Jail. are inadequate for. these
purposes. At Somerset there are ex-
cellent buildings, amply large, convent
ant and substantial for these purposes,
at the service of the county, and why
not use them, instead of grinding a
hundred thousand dollars out of the tax
payers of the county for new ones?
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Referring to some remarks in the last
issue of the Press, about the construc-
tion of pixies in this county, the New
Lexington Tribune of the 18th says:
"Let us commence to agitate the con-
struction of turnpike between the
towns of Somerset and New Lexington.
There is doubtless more wealth on the
northern than on the southern half of
the road, yet we feel confident we are
justified in saying that the citizens of
this vicinity will meet the people of
Somerset half way in this enterprise, if
they will agree to make the enort.
Nearly all the coal consumed in Somer-
set is wagoned over the road leading
south from town and during the winter
and early spring, it is at times almost
impossible. 1t is also the principal
thoroughfare of the county, and there
are certainly but few of its citizens who
who would object to making it good
and passable road. If all hands will
put their shoulder to the wheel, we may
have our first ten miles of pike the COM
ing summer. Why not?"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

What is the use Of buying whole
Hams, when A. Kempf sells it by the
slice. 4Stf
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Go to SINNERS Drug store, if you
wish to get nice patterns of Wallpaper
and Wlndow-curtains- They sell for
cash only 40
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a CRATE while.

Mohler & DaDison have dissolved
partner ship. See their announcement
to that effect in another column.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-03-19

MARRIED.-nn the 10th inst, by Rev.
G. w. Hoyman, at the residence of Mrs.
Henry hartman, Mr.. William Murdock
to Miss Amanda hartman, both of the
vicinity of Glenford.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Risslcr & Linville, dealers in Hardware, IA
Stoves, Tobacco, &C.
Noah swick, dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c.
A. W. Thomas ~ Co. dealers ~ Dry hoodai
Queenswure, Notions, &c.
Gutciius House, Aun Gutclius PropfietrcGg.
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor
Robert FOrgraves, dealer in all kinds OF Liquors
Layman Crist, Blacksuiths.
Whitmer & Hite, Physicians and Surgeons.
YOst a Groves, dealers In Dry Goods Notions
and all kinds OF Merchandise.
Central House, ROusculp * Bro. ProprtctoTB.
Gutelius Bro, dealers IN Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purposes.
Frederick Steiner i Sons, Manufacturer Of
Harness, saddles, &C.
Z. 5. Jefferson a Co., dealers I'm Dry Goods,
Groceries and Read dy-Made Clothing.
Walker Getman, dealers In and mAnufgc-
turers Of Boots and Shoes.
Rousculp & Bro, dealers IN Family GrCcerea.
W. II. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
T. J. Foster, Blacksmith.
n. l.. Stevens, Dentist.
J. DunwOody, Root and Shoe Maker.
Peter RouscuIp, Blacksmith.
Stevens son. Ccrpenters.
II. Kochenspergcr, Wagon Maker.
J. Clemson, Plastere-.
= Y. DeOhGnt, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and FaintorF.
VIM Morris, Tailor.
Mrs. Susan Budgell, Millinery and Fancy
Goods.
Rousculp & Bro. dealers In Groceries.