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Holmes remarks on the wonderful
provision of nature. He says there is
not even left a narrow crevice under a
fiat rock without a thin blacl@bug pre-
pared by Providence to FIJI it. 1t is the
same way when vacancies occur in Off
cial position.-[N. o. Republican.
4 Mrs. Addison, living near Manassas
Virginia, recently died, after giving
birth to three children, who are all still
alive. Mrs. Russell, the mistress of this
woman, had three children at one birth
and two at another, some years ago, and
an aunt of Mrs. Russel was the mother
mother of seventeen children, having
four at one birth.
A man rushed breathlessly into law
yer's Office in St. Paul, and approach
ing the legal luminary excitedly re-
marked: "a man has tied hoop to my
horses tail! Can I do anvthing?'' Yes. :"
replied the attorney; "go and unite it,"
That was good advice and didn't cost
the man but five dollars st. Paul
Pioneer Press.
There were five sewing machine agents
in Leighton, Iowa, last week, and when
the terrified inhabitants telegraphed to
Governor Carpenter for troops, he sent
back word that he could not send any
military, but would come down and talk
to the agents. Then Leighton just
emptied itself when it heard that and
broke for the words.-[ Burlington (Ia.l
| Haweye.
Old Zachariah jackson, of Rocky
Gulch, Nevada, is a Forty Miner" who
has been through the mill. The other
day he hobbled up to party of new
comers and observed: TEND to yer biz
ness, boys, and ven be all right. I've
bin here nigh thirty years, and have been
lynched, shot at, stabbed. knocked down
thrown off mountain, and mopped
around generally, but I'm here to-day
| biggern' box car"
European statisticians figure it ont
that Jews live five years longer on the
average than other folks, and suffer
much less from sickness while they dc
live.
For the race horse Kangaroo the Mar
duis of II astin9s once paid 10000 guin'
eas-say $4,000 This horse now goes
in front of London cab at sixpenee a
mile.
DR. A. Morand, a South Boston drug
gist, who has been for some time suffer
ing from thefts of hair oil by a number
of young women, prepared decoctior
of gum arabic and sugar, which he del
icately tinted and placed on his coun
ters, and since one girl has used it anc
had to cut off her hair close to her scalp
he has not been troubled
The Lord Mayor of Dublin has is
sned invitations to banquet to be giver
to the Irish and American Rife Teams
on the evening Of the day of the intern
ational shooting match. The Masonic
body will also entertain the American
riAemen. The Evening Mail expresse
its satisfaction that there will be NJ
Fenian element among the American
visitors. Many Americans have alread,
engaged apartments in Dublin for III,
time when the match takes place.
), Wiesinger, who attempted TO extor
money by duplicating persons in tn
plot to assassinate Bismarck, has beer
committed for trial,
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The once famous Mrs. Bloomer lives
quietly at Council Bluffs Iowa, having
retired Diodestly to the safer retreat of
ample skirts and less prominent ankles.
g Amelia" as she is familiarity called, is
on the shady side of fifty; and, as the
contemporary of Cady Stanton and the
venerable Susan B. Anthony, who an
nually make pilgrimages TO her shrine,
she takes an active interest in the relics
Of the woman suffrage movement, and
writes temperance communications TO
local papers. Her husband. D. c.
Bloomer, for twenty years has prac-
ticed law and acted as real estate agent
and local politician. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bloomer for years have been wheel
horses in the Republican party in West
ern Iowa. They are wealthy and child.
iaSS
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Centennial
AGENTS WANTED
FOR TIE
Gazetteer
or THE
UNITED sTATLs

- ~"A cSNSA UNITED sTATEs.
Shows the grand results Of 100 years Of Free
dom Progress, New x Complete. Over 1OUu
pages. Illustrated. Everybody buys &c and
agents make from 500 10 500 a month. Ad-
dress, J. c. McCUEDY q CO., Pubs, Cincinua-
n. Ohio. g1v.
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June II, 1875.
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Sale of Real Estate by Order OF
Court

IN PURSUANCE with an order issued TO me
L from the Probate Court of Perry county,
Ohio, in the case of Noah Karr, Administrator OF
the estate of Eli K. Clayton, rs. Mary Z. Clayton
and others, win offer sale at public outery,
on the premises, on
Saturday, the 18th day of July, 1875,
at O'Clock in the afternoon, the following real
estate free Of dove situate in the town Of Somer-
set, Perry county, Ohio viz Being 1S it. off the
west side of the west half Of in-lOt NO3, in said
town, and being all the residue of said west half
OF in-lot No 3, after deducting therefrom IS feet
on the east side of said west half OF said lot,
owned by Jonas Bowman aud Aaron johnson.
Terms Of sale: One-third cash in hand on day
of sale; one-third in months, and one-third in
eighteen months; the deferred payments to
bear interest from day Of sale. aud to be secured
by mor,gage on the premises. Appraised at
$3.50. NOAH KARR, Admir-
Of Eli K. Clayton's Estate.
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RemOyal-Myers and YarneI, dea-

RemOyal-Nyers and Yarnell, dea-
lers in Stoves Tin-ware, &c, and man
ufacturs of Tin-ware of all kinds, Spout-
ing, Stove-pipe, etc, respectfully an
nounce to the public that they have re-
moved their establishment to Kline 5
building, Immediately west of McQuaids
on West Main street, where they may
be found in readiness to accommodate
customers in almost anything in the
Stove and Tin-ware line of trade.
nAThey will give special attention
to job work, and orders for roofing or
spouting viii be promptly attended to
MYERS & YARNELL.
ApriI 10Th IS35-Itf
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FARM FOR SALE.

In Reading township, Perry county, O.,
three miles west of Somerset,
And half mile west of Reading, on the
Thornville road, 1870 Acres cleared
land and 40 acres timber land, on which
are two-story brick honse, containing
rooms, and to which is attached Il
kitchen one-story high; 2 barns-one
frame and the other log;-2 orchards; a
spring at the house, and a we'll at the
barn. offer this Farm very low. If
anybody wants to buy a farm, res
pectfuily invite him to call and see
mine. NOAH RlDENHOUR.
Feb. 5, 1875. 43m4
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NOTICE.

April 10th 1885 -1tf.
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We regret to learn that Mr.. J. G.
Kelso, our gentlemanly and efficient
School Superintendent, is about-to with
draw from the management of our
schools, and will shortly remove from
our midst. This step is brought about,
we learn, by the fact that our Board OF
Education did not feel warranted, in the
present financial prospects of the school
district in contracting with Mr.. Kelso
for an increase of salary.
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PHILADELPHIA june S.-A mass
meeting Of men favorable to forming an
expedition to the Black Hills region was
held tonight Next Tuesday evening
the different organizations Will leave for
the Black Hills by different routes, and
when they are all together the number
will le III to fifteen thousand.
Sergeant ba;es Is advised by some
one, ii he wants to do 4 really daring
act, TO ny 10 carry the Pipes flag
through GERMANY
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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. v2n40-1y
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SOMERSET. O.. June 6. is

EDITOR PREss---SIR: Please say in
your paper that am gong to continue
keeping the hotel at the same old stand,
and ask continuance of my old eusto-
mers, and all the new ones that may call
on me. I will pledge myself to give them
good grub at fair prlces---but not square.
Come and judge for yourselves.
WIN. HARNER
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Mr.. w. II. Darst, the well-known
grocer and dealer in glass and queens
ware, of this place, has concluded to
close up his business career in Somerset,
and to this end is offering large share
of his excellent stock of goods at cost.
We are assured that there is no hum
bug about this matter, and would there
fore say to those of our readers who may
need anything in his line, that now is an
opportune time to "buy to advantage y
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SUCCESS There is no success like
success. Read: March 80, 100 shares
U. p, costing $1O625. closed April 20
at 73-i. e., $4s7.50. April 10, 10 shares
Panama at las, closed April 26 at 1863
Il. e,-S213.75, making on $4,000 the
usual margin investment, $2l3,750 in
eleven days. If you want to know how
it is done send to J. Hickling & Co., ~
Broadway, N. Y, for copy of "Men
and Idioms Of Wall St, y page bool,
free
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stockholders Meeting.
OFFICE NEWARK, SOMERSET &
STRAITsvILLE RAILROAD Co,

SIRAITSYILLE NAILROAD Co. }
NEWARK, Ohio, June TO- 1879.
To tie .StocIH0lderS Of the Nesrdrk, Somerset &
.StyaayUiLe RaiE Hoad Company:
NO1 are hereby notified TO meet at the Office
L of said Company, in Newark, Ohio being
the principal Office of said Company, on the goth
day of July, 1875, at l o'clock P. NJ, and then
and there vote upon proposition to issue not to
exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars of preferred
stock of this Company, which preferred stock is
TO be delivered 10 the Baltimore Ohio Rail Road
Company, per existing Lease in payment
of indebted ness, and liabilities Of this Com
pany for that amount in value and cost Of right
Of way, and permanent improvements and fix
lures made by said Baltimore Ohio R. r. Co.
to the Newark, Somerset & Straitsville Rail
Road T. J. DAVIS Pres /
F. G.. NcCUEE, Sec'y-
June II, 1915 9w4
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Next Thursday Will be the one hum
dredth anniversary of the Battle of
Bunker Hill, and Boston is going TO
have a rousing celebration in commem-
oration of the glorious" event. Else
where we print thrilling poem, by DIR.
Holmes, descriptive OF the battle.
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GEALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the Board of Education Of Somerset School
District, Perry county, Ohio, until L o clnck
NJ Of Monday, July -, 1875. for furnishing ma
terial for one Brick school House in said school
district. for excavation, furnishing material.
and building complete. Plans and speciica-
tion can be seen on and after the 18th Of June
ct the residence Of f. A. Hesse in the town OF
somerset, Ohio. The Board reserves thc right
to reject any or all bids. By order Of the Board.
D. II. WEISMAN, President.
F. A. HFssE, Clerk.
orE
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We understand that the new school
house will occupy a site few feet IN
the rear of the old building-on the
Main street lot-and that it is the design
to have it ready for occupancy by the
Winter term of school.
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NOTICE!

All accounts of over 80 days stand
ing will unless settled Immediately be
placed in the "U. s. Bureau of Collec-
ton" / must close my old books. "a
word 10 the wise &c" 2w
Respectfully,
April 80. }. &. CURRAN.
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See the advertisement of Guckert Il
Co, Furniture dealers, of Newark,
Ohio. This house is highly spoken OF,
and has the reputation of turning out
superior work, at very moderate prices.
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DR.. J. NJ. Morris, whose death occur
red in this place on Monday last, was
very many years prominent practlcins
physician in Somerset and large scope
Of country surrounding it.
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The recent heavy rains have mater
tally improved the growing crops OF all
kinds-.-excepting the hopper crop in the
West, which is said to have been very
largely drowned out.
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As will be seen by our advertising
columns, the School Board of this Dis
trict are now ready TO receive bids for
the erection of the new School House.
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We call attention to the notice in an
other column of buggy and harness,
for sale by NJ. F. Scott. Purchasers can
rely upon getting them far below regu-
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Legal Notice.

Tn tie Court of Common Pleas of Perry
County, Ohio.
Joseph Phillips, Plaintiff,
against
Margaret Phillips, Defendant.
TNfIE said defendant, Margaret Phillips, who
1 is q nonresident of the State Of Ohio, and
who resides, as plaintiff is informed AID be-
Heves, in the State OF Pennsylvania, win take
notice that the 4th day OF June, 1879, said
plaintiff fled his petition in the office Of the
Clerk of the Court or Common Pleas of Perry
County, Ohio. the substance and PRAYER Of
which is that said defendant has been guilty OF
gross neglect of duty-ha bitual drunkenness f.r
more than three years last past preceding the
period of his abandoning her. and extreme cruel
ty towards the plaintiff herein, and praying that
on the final hearing Of said cause he may be di
vorced from the said defendant, and have such
other and further relief in the premises as the
nature of the case and equity may requi e;
That said petit IL viii come for hearing at
the September term of the Court of Common
Pleas Of said county, and that said defendant is
required to appear and answer said petition on
the Path day Of July, 1875.
r. c. SAFFELL,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
June II, 1875. ow6
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DIED.-In this place on the evening
of the 9TH inst, DR.. J NJ Morris, aged
nearly 81 years.
A memorial to the deceased will be
furnished for publication in our next is
sue
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SOME CUTTING REMARKS. Sharper
and better penknives, with the margin
cut closer than was ever before offered in
Somerset, at Curran' s.
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Fresh Beef!

TIME undersigned having fitted up the base
i ment of the Clerks Offiee. in a convenient
manner, now occupies the same as a Meat mar
ket. The public are respectfully notified that
am prepared 10 accommodate them at all times
with choice Beef, etc, al reasonable prices
l. Is my aim to offer my customers the BEST
in my line the market affords Give call
AU4il -. 1873 JOSEPH ATT
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EDITOR PREss.-Please ANNOUNCE my
name as candidate for Clerk of the
Courts, at the Convention in Somerset
on tie 21st of June.
WILLIAM T. MELoy
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Nice clean beds, good meals and com
Portable rooms, at the Russell House.
Charges reasonable. 6
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Why is it that p G. Matthies & Co.
sell so much jewelry? Answer: because
they sell so cheap that any one wanting
jewelry cannot help buying. 6w2
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SOMERSET, OHIO,

Beecher's attorneys are through, and
Tilton's are at it. The case will be Civ
en- to the jury in few days.
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All persons having unsettled accounts
with j. c. c. Myers, are earnestly re-
quested TO come forward and make i'm
mediate settlement. I am desirous of
closing my books, and in fact must do
SO before great while. Hoping that
this will be sufficient notice for the pur-
pose. remain, Respectfully
]. c. c. MYERs.
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Not ce to Teachers.

/ WRITTEN APPI LEGATIONS will he re-
w ceived by the Clerk Of the Board Of Edu-
cation Of Somerset School District. Perry coun-
+ tv. Ohio, until the 18th day of July, 1875, for
teaching the several schools in said district and
also for one Superintendent. By order OF the
Board. f. a. HESSE, Clerk.
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Tomorrow and next day, dedicaiory
services at Unity.
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Several additional public lamps will
shortly be placed on Main street.
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Applications for situations as teachers
in the various schools in tins district are
now in order.
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PITTSBURGH
EVENING TELEGRAPH
NEW FORM-EIGHT PAGES.
Cut, Folded and United by n New
Process.
As Easily Read as a Book.

The publishers Of the Pittsburgh Evruma
Telegraph are now issuing the paper in nn iui-
proved and more convenient form. We have
now placed In our Office one OF Messta Chamber
Bros Co.'S lol Philadclphial newly patented
Folding and FASTING Machines, by mcuna ui
which W. present the Evening Telegraph Co it,
patrons In the cight-paEe form, with the leaves
cut and securely pasted together s0 that DO may
be read as easily q book.
The TELEGRAPH viii aim 70 promote the
esiablished principles Of the Republican party.
aud VIII in the future, as iu the past, oppose tLr
election 70 office Of men not fully qualified, or
who shall by trickery, or any unfair means
manage 20 secura place on the ticket. HuueH-
~ and capacity only viii receive our support
The Telegraph win cortinuc % publish az
Hte netrs n he daB nt the earliest moment and
IN such shape a. 70 be acceptable CO. the must
critical reader.
The Evening Telegraph
In all its departments, will be- during tho year
1919 superior 10 the past, cNtcllcnt ns 90 haz
been by general admission. No expense ~ iIl IH
spared TO keep the paper abreast with the timtn.
aid its managers Will exert every effort that IN
perience may suggest 90 make 90. M possible
iVore attractive 70 the general rea lOr
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
BY mail, including postage, Nine Dollars per
annum.
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Avoid Cold and wet Feet.

l viii endeavor to keep on hand, at
all times, the best calf, kip and Stoga
Boots, of my own manufacture, and
warrant the same to the No. l in every
respect. All rips occurring in work Of
my make will be repaired gratis.
BENZ. GRAVES.
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Go 10 skinner and Bros Drug Store
and examine their fine stock Wall Pap
per and Window Contains, nearly one
Hundred different patterns Of wall paper
on hand which they offer for CAsH. b.
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WHERE may be found the following goods:
w Beautiful sets, consisting Of Amatheyst,
Garnet, Coral, plain and enameied sets Of jew
elry, Necklaces, Opera chains, Vest chains, plain
and chased gold Rings. In fact, keep every
sons having old keepsakes Of gold or silver can
have hem manufactured into any kind Of jew
elry or rings they wish. / have In my employ q
Manufacturing Jeweicr, who is a frst-class
workman. Special attention paid TO Watch
work in all its various branches. Those who
want good work done, will find il to their inter-
terest to give me call. Engraving done TO or
der and in a wOrkmanlke manner. Remember,
nv motto isl won't be undersold.
May 7, 1875. 4m2
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Solid gold and silver jewelry, emblem
pins, Sc, made TO order. at P. G. Mat
thies'. 4w4
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Headquarters tor Lake Fish, at
HAMILTON & Cos.
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ADDRESS
The Evening Telegraph,
PITTSBURGH. PA.
OF Town Hall, Somerset. Ohio, adopted
by the Council April Goth, 1875.


by the Council April Goth, 1875.
Entertainments to which the ad-
mission is fifty ccnts..............3S.OO
" twenty-five cents .......... 600
Church purposes without supper. $50
with q 300
Free Lectures. ................... = 90
AahceF ....s.s., stsssss.s.. uNN
The above rates includes al expenses,
except on occasions in which unusually
late hours are kept, when an extra COM
pensation must be allowed for taking
care Of Hall, or the party renting be re-
sponsible for unnecessary damages and
take care Of Il himself after the said
usual hours for closing.
All contracts for Hall must hereafter
be made with the Mayor.
The foregoing regulations will BE-
strictly adhered 20 under oil circum-
stances hereafter
RonT. Il. WOODWARD, Mayor.
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One hundred bushels choice Peach.
blow Potatoes. HAMILTON & Co
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In Stock.
For Sale.

Twenty-Five barrels pure cider Vine
gar-by barrel or gallon.
HAMILTON & Co.
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NhO %
J West overtakes No. \ Vat Chlca-