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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17
The Oldest Inhabitant of Union
County.

Abisha Warner, of Liberty township,
in cutting down a burr oak tree last
Tuesday, found a common ground toad
imbedded near the heart of the tree,
about ten inches above the ground. The
trunk was perfectly solid, and the aper-
ture in which the toad had its prison
home was just large enough to contain
it, and there was between it and the
bark, 159 concentric circles. These
show that the toad was imbedded there
for 159 years When first taken out it
was Of a milky white color, and quite
feeble; but in the course Of an hour or
two it resumed the natural toad color
and became quite lively. This was a
long and secure imprisonment, as every
year added wooden belt around the en- :
closure
We have frequently read of toads be-
irg cut out of timber ard blown out OF
rocks, but here is an instance near home
vouched for by men of veracity who saw
the toad and the bed were it was confn-
ed. -1Marysville Tribune.
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

The Grangers, and farmers who are
not Grangers-as well as all other classes
OF our citizens--should make it point
to individually contribute something to-
ward the success of the Fair which will
begin at this place on the 29th inst. 1t
is true, the season has not been propi-
tious for agricultural products, but
everybody understands this, and will
take it into account in passing judg-
ment upon such products of the soil as
may be on exhibition. Bring the best
you have got, and perhaps the general
showing will be much better than any
body anticipates-and thus prove a
pleasant surprise.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

You can't get an old shoemaker to
blunder. The other day when a weighty
woman sailed into Detroit shoe store
and selected pair of No. 4's, and sat
down to have them tried on, the shoe
maker saw that she wanted rs. But he
didn't tell her SO, and start her out of
the shop on gallop. He smiled and
softly said: "Madam, all the aristocratic
ladies are now wearing shoes thee sizes
too large for their feet, in order to have
cool extremities, and of course you
want to follow the style?" She smiled
in reply to his smile, and replied "You
are in a position to know best and
leave every thing to your Judgment"
When she went out she said she never
had such an easy-6tting shoe on in her
whole life.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

We were favored with a call Yesterday
from Mr. J. Culberston Reynolds, ma
tive If this county, but now resident
of Monticello, Indiana. Mr.. Reynolds
left this place thirty eight years ago, and
located at Monticello, where he has
dwelt ever since About a year after
taking mp his abode in Monticello, he
returned TO Somerset on a short visit,
but has not been here since until the
present visit. He informs Us that, to
him, the general appearance Of the town
and country surrounding it. is the same
it bore when he left it those many years
ago; but the faces he sees upon the streets
are, for the most part, those of strangers
to him, with occasionally among them
one with whom he was familiar when a
citizen of the town. Mr.. Reynolds was
upon attaining the proper age, he came
to town and entered the saddle and har-
ness making establishment of Filler q
Wright, as an apprentice. where he re-
mained until he had finished his trade"
and was moved by desire to go west"
1t seemed little strange to hear Mr.
Reynolds speak of some of our oldest
business men, as persons with whom he
was not we'll acquainted. Martin Scott,
for instance, had only about commenced
business here when Mr.. R. left the
place; and so also had Dixon Brown,
and others; and DR.. E. r. Magruder had
only fairly entered upon his long and
successful professional career. These
men were comparatively young then, and
to the still younger "hrood" now in the
active walks of life in our midst, it some
how seems that the time never was
in the past history of the town when
the parties mentioned we're not in busi-
mesa.
Thirty-eight years make a long gapin
the life time of person, and though
Mr.. Reynolds recognizes comparatively
little change in the appearance of the
town and country which were familiar
to him that many years ago, he evident
ly keenly appreciates the marked changes
that have taken place amongst the in
habitants in that time. He is accom-
panied by has wife, and viii remain in
our midst for a week or so vet, visiting
relatives and friends.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

The Providence journal remarks that
the facility of the American people for
getting in debt has not been surpassed by
any race on earth. The Journal thinks
that it is not from the great national
debt, which, enormous rs it is, is easily
carried and easily handled, but from the
State and municipal debts, that the
greatest evils are to be apprehended.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

George L. Brehm will offer for sale at
his residence, on the Alexander Heck
farm, two miles west of Somerset, on
Saturday, the 25th inst, lot Of stock,
consisting of horses, cows, calves, hogs,
and sheep, and some potatoes, grain,
hay, etc. Also, variety of farming
implements, and household and kitchen
furniture
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Mr. Richard J. McNutt. Somerset
boy, but for number of years a resi-
dent of Maysville, Missouri, has become
editor and proprietor Of the Maysville
Register, a neatly appearing sheet, which
bears evidence in its advertising col
umns of liberal, living support. The
number before us is the first one under
Dicks management, and of course, con-
tains his salutatory, which Is sensible,
well written, and devoid of the spread
eagle usually found in illusions of the
kind from young editors. We wish Mr.
McNutt abundant success in his editor
inl career.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

That singularly limpid oil drawn
from the jaw bone of blaekfsh, which is
used By watchmakers the world over to
oil the works of watches, almost all
comes from Provincetown, Mass, but
the total consumption is only 200 gallons
yearly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

The municipal treasury is being ma
terially replepished at the expense of
some of the boys, and rumor hath it
that divers other financial hauls will be
made in due course of time.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17
GEN. SAM'L f. CARY
HENRY BLANDY, ESQ,

Will address the people of Somerset
and vicinity, on the political issues, at
the Court House, Somerset, Ohio, on
Wednesday afternoon, at ? o'clock, Sep
tember 29th 1875. 22w3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17
Societies.


Somerset Lodge No. 1852, meets at odd yellow 5
Hall, every Saturday evening az o'clock.
no. &c y. A A. n.
Somerset Lodge, No. 70, +. and A. NJ, meets
at their hall, on Wednesday,, preceding the
full moon Of each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER no. 81.
F. A. NJ. meets at Masonic Hall, on the Mon
day preceding the full moon Of each month
Companions in good standing are cordially invi-
tedtO attend.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Though rather late in the season, the
New Lexington papers have just com
menced to "spunk up" to each other. Or
gans elsewhere have been making the
wool fly for weeks past
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Kempf has recently enlarged and re-
constructed his place of business, and is
now provided with ample and nicely ar
ranged rooms for the accommodation of
customers. His front has also been over
hauled, and touched-up by the paint
er's brush, and now presents marmor-
aceous appearance, of deep blue hue.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

MARRIED.-On the 18th inst, by the
Rev. G. w. Hoyman, at.his residence,
Mr. Jacob NJ Lamb to Miss ClementIne
Y. Huffman-aIl of the vicinity Of
Pleasantville, Fairfield county, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

The Rev. F. F. Lewis, of Rushville,
will preach the first sermon at our meet
ing Saturday, at 104 o'clock. Come,
everybody, the meeting will continue
over Sabbath. B. F. THOMAS,
Pastor NJ. E. Church.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

One of the objections urged against a
town clock is that the.court house stee-
pie is not a fit place in which to put it:
that it shakes when the wind blows, and
is rotting down. Well, if the steeple is
in this condition, it ought to be re-
paired, whether a clock be placed in it
or not. And after it is repaired wouldn't
it be suitable place for public clock.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Two burglars attempted to enter the
house of Adam Axline, near Newton
Vile, in Muskingum county, one night
last week His son Clarence who slept
up stairs, hearing their efforts to raise
the window, took his revolver, walked
down and out on to the porch and COM
menced interviewing the gentleman as
to their intentions, when one Of them
fred at him but fortunately missed
Young Axline then opened fire and the
burglars retreated As blood was found
upon the premises in the morning, it is
supposed they were wounded. In times
like these, good revolver is not bad
thing to have around the house New
Lexington Tribune.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

a double marriage took place in an
Iowa corn6eld, a few days ago, between
a couple of young fellows who stalked
from home with their girls ostensihly to
go to the circus. They were in love up
to the ears.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Miss Eva Chilcote and Miss Hannah
Levitt have formed partnership in the
millinery business in this place. Their
advertisement will appear in our next
issIle
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

If anybody in this region can raise
better quality of potatoes than Andy
Parkinson, he ought to make specially
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Where ten men will che erfully lay
down their lives for a woman, only one
will carry her scuttle of coal.-[D Dan
bury News.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

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 will assist them
in getting what they want, with just the kind
of title they want
We offer Tor sale the following property:
go acres Of first class farming and grazing
iaod, with good buildings, plenty of water and
ulInber, also abundance of good fruit; 3 miles
sonable terms
167 acres 2miIes south of Somerset, Ohio, in
very good repair, good soil, 100 acres cleared,
good springs and about 1900 fruit trees; truly q
good farm at low price and easy payments.
I6 acres of land in Thorn township Perry coun-
ty, Ohio; very neat ~ story house, good fruit.
some timber, and every thing in the hest of r
pair; fine little home for some one cheap
320 acres of tlrst class prairie land in O'Brien
county, Iowa, will sell cheaper trade for a 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 o. Somerset
Ohio. viii positively sell cheap.
A desirable property situate in the city o.
Cireleville, 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, well set with
fruit trees, in healthy locality and quiet neigh
bOrhood.
Also vacant lot situate in said city and in the
same locality, the above said lot; is nicely situ
ated for building in good neighbOrhood. These
properties will be sold on reasonable terms.
August s. 1873. v1n17
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

The fast trains from New York to
points in the West, commenced running
Monday morning last. Thew were on
time at every point-making the run to
Cincinnati in twentY-fonr hours.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Mrs. John L. Caine, of Pittsburgh, is
making visit to her relatives and
friends in this place.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

The remodeling Of the chimneys on
the Town Hall will add at least fifty
per cent. to the outside appearance Of
the building. The style is modern, and
the fact that it has been adopted, is an
other evidence Of deposition or the
part Of the authorities to get the village
out of the primitive Pennsylvania rut
which it has been following almost IN
deviatinely ever siHce it was founded
Now, then, let them apply the expense
of ringing the bell to the purchase of a
town clock, and TINS do another service,
able public act. and one which will in
dictate still further their appreciation of
the fact that the Revolutionary War has
been cover" for nearly hundred years
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

All persons knowing themselves in
debt to Eva Chilcote will please call
and settle at an eorIV ddy %
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

WAGONS! WAGoNs!-Anyhody wish
ing TO buy Brown Manufacturing
Company Wagon, Of Zpnesville, can be
accommodated ly giving u~a a call. We
are agents for his district. and sell at
the same price you would have pay al
the nianufactory. We also make wag-
on4 to order At our shop, east Main
street. Somerset. Ohio.
17w5 BowfAN / JoHNsoN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

A North Carolina editor will dress
his paper in mourning for SO if any
one dies, and his liberal terms have en-
deared him to the hearts of whole
country.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

By reference to our advertising col
umns, it will be seen that the Brewery
property in this place is offered for sale.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17
Somerset Church Directory .

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday az
lol2 A. III. Sunday School A. NJ. Rev ID. NJ
Nisoman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at 3 and 10 a..
NJ. Nespers i. NJ Rev. ID. IL. NOon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services az i0Z A. NJ.
Sabbath school a. NJ. Rev. b. 4. Thomas,
Pastor.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

The corn is Coming on" finely, and
few more weeks without frost will suffice
to mature the crop.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Capt. Lorenzo Danford will address
Republican meeting at this place to-
morrow at the Court House.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17
CHURCHES.
coRPoRATIoN oFFICERs.
RusINEss DIRECTORY-


Rissler & Linville, dealers I'm Hardware, Ma
Stoves, Tobacco, &C.
Noah Swick, dealer In Groceries, Liquors, &c.
A. w. Thomas a Co. dealers in Dry Goods,
Queensware, Notions, &c.
Gutelius House, Ann GnteliuH PrOprictreas.
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor.
Robert Forgrayes, dealer In all kinds Of Liquor
Whitmer x Hite, Physicians and Surgeons.
Yost a Groves, dealers In Dry Goods, Notions,
and all kinds Of Merchandise
Central House, Rousculp Bro Proprietors.
Gufelius n Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purpav""
Frederick steiner x sons, Manufacture
Harness, saddles, &c.
+. :. jefferson n Co, dealers ~ Dry Goot.
Grocerics and Read dy-Aladc Cloihiug.
&. j.. Walker a Co, dealers iu aud manuiiic-
tusers uf Boots and shoes.
Iiousculp a Bro. dealers in Family Groceries.
". IL. Schenk, Physician and surgeon.
7 J. Foster, blacksmith.
n. J.. Stevens, Dentist
J. DunwOody, Root and Shoe Maker.
Peter ROusculp, Blacksmith.
Stevens Son. Ccrpenters.
II. KOchensperger, Wagon Maker.
j. Clemson, PlasteTer
=. p. DeOhant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters.
VIM Morris, Tailor.
Mrs. Susan HudgelI, Millinery and Fancy
Goods.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

SCHOOL BooKs,-Writing Paper,
Inks, and Pens, cheaper than can be
had elsewhere, at Curran's. 23w3
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Repairing
Fresh Beef!

TlHE undersigned having fitted up the base
l. ment of the Clerks Office, in a convenient
manner, now occupies the same as Meat mar
ket. The public are respectfully notified that 1
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 me a call.
April 29, 1878. JOSEPH ATT.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

"OH FIDDLEsTICKs."-G Violin
Bows from so cents. to $500 at J. G.
CI.rran's fire Jewelry Store, Somerset
Ohio. 23w3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

You will find the first oysters of the
season at Sol. Levi's-fresh, delicious,
and cheap.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

The Republicans have carried Maine
by majority of about 5000.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17
country.

FRESH ARRIvAL.-Of Ezgin Watches
at Curran's. 23w3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

There will be "lots" of chestnuts and
hickory nuts this Fall.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Peaches are certainly rarity in this
locality, this season. But occasionally
we hear of some person whose trees are
yielding tolerably fair crop of the delic-
ious fruit. Miss Belle Keys, one Of the
fortunate ones in this respect, sends us
an acceptable present, in the shape of
specimens picked from tree which
Welded over two bushels
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Butter is retailing in this market at
25 cents.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

A case, possessing much ''inwardness, "
is at present attracting pretty general
interest amongst the male portion of this
community. There is just enough of
the sub rosa in the frequent intercourses
concerning it, to stir up the curiosity of
the partially initiated to an amazing de
gree, and the search for "further infor-
nation" is being silently but diligently
prosecuted by all who have struck the
trail. In this connection, we may add
that it would be we'll for all such to
bear in mind the motto of Crockett.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Fine rain yesterday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

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 elsewhere in
town. All the various styles for sale.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

A fine stock of new Clocks just re-
ceived at 2. G. Matthies & Co.'S, which
they will sell at such low prices as will
astonish the people. 22w4
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

"a Walker d Russell are offering
great inducements 10 cash customers call
and see theml
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Headquarters for Lake Fish, at
HAMILTON & Cos.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

Fine engraving done to order on short
notice at Currans.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17
We employ frSt-class me-
,cha7aics and guarantee
satisfaction :

Es5-We 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
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17
Newt!

We propose to sell better -four for the
money than can be had in this market
AsHBRooK 6 Co.
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MR. BOWNAN

Has an experience of % years, he IS determined
TO turn out as good work good material and
mechanics cen make.
B1 Special attention given to
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-17

&C. ALI entries Fair must be made before IL o'clock
I'd Fair. Entry books will be opened Sept. GOTH
w. TEL. DARsT, Sec. S. X REAM, Prest