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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
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Basket Meeting.

\ Basket Meeting will be held i'll
Wm. Curry's Grove, near the Hemisfar
farm, on Sabbath. the 19th inst. The
public are invited. Preaching at 10
o'clock A. NJ, and at 2 clock P. NJ.
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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 29,b 1878. 22w3
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Read r. w. McMahon's advertise
ment in this issue of the PRESS. r. w.
AYERS that il is his solemn intention to
do his level best to accommodate the
public in all that pertains to groceries
and family provender.
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Headquarters for Lake Fish, at
HAMILTON & Cos.

WAGONS. WAGoNs!-Anybody wish
ing TO buy Brown Manufacturing
Company Wagon. of Zanesville, can be
accommodated by giving us a call We
are agents for this district, and sell at
the same price YOU would have pay at
the manufactory We also make wag-
ons to order at our shop, east Main
street, Somerset, Ohio.
Two BOWMAN * JOHNSON.
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Somerset Church Directory .

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday at
la1z A. A. sunday School 9 A. n. Rev u. N.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A..
NJ. Fespers +. M. Rev. d. H. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services AZ 1O% A. NJ
sabbath School . A. M. Rev. b. j. Thomas.
Pastor.
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Societies.


Somerset Lodge No. 352, meets at Odd Fellows
Hall, every Saturday evening at O'Clock.
NO. 76 ". a A. NJ.
Somerset Lodge, No. 10, T.. and A. NJ, meets
at their hall, on Wednesdays, preceding the
full moon of each month.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 6i.
+. A. NJ. meets at Masonic Hail, on the Mon
day preceding the full moon Of each month
Companions 10 good standing are cordially invi-
fadIn attend
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

A ball will be given at the Town Hall,
on Wednesday evening, Sept. 22d, by the
gentlemen of the Band.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

The Democracy Of Wisconsin have
taken position on a hard-money plat
form. In Pennsylvania, they indorse
the financial policy of their Ohio breth-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

There is fair prospect for the con-
viction Of Westervelt, who is on trial
at Philadelphia, for participation in the
abduction of Charley Ross
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Sells & Bros balloon man lost his life
few days ago, at Jackson, Michigan.
He jumped out of the balloon while de-
scending, and fell into a pond, and was
drowned
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Four or Eve years expense of ring
ing the conrt house bell would about
pay for a reliable aud serviceable clock,
which would regularly tell off the hours
OF day and night, and thus be of some
account to the public; whereas the pres
ent arrangement of ringing the bell
three times daily during the week days,
is of no manner of account to any body,
excepting the person who gets paid for
the job of doing it. A cl ,ck in the
court house belfry is what is needed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

The Press thinks public clock
would more satisfactorily and econimi-
cally serve the citizens of Somerset
"than the present tri-daily. unreliable
banging of the bell" A brief exper-
fence with clock as equally satisfac-
tory, in every respect, as the one which
our townsman, Mr.. Cinny Mclean, has
placed in the cupola of the Athens City
Hall, would serve to convince the Press
and all concerned thata good clock is a
public convenience of unexcelled i'm
portance. Send to Athens for Cinny.-
TAthens Messenger.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Cincinnati's great Exposition was
opened on last Wednesday evening. Pre-
liminary to the opening, grand pro-
cession, composed of military and civic
bodies, and conveyances carrying all
manner of displays representative of the
industries of the Queen City, marched
through the streets. 1t is said to have
been the largest and most imposing pro-
cession ever witnessed "west of the Allie
ghanies," and was fitting overture in
honor of the finest and most complete
Exposition Of the country.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

George Mathews is remodeling his
residence on High street, and when fin
ished, it will present very fair appear
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

From the 10Th of October to the 1st
of January, quail shooting will be in
order. But no trapping is allowed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Barnum's show drew big crowd of
people to town on Monday last, and the
10000 wonders and cardinal curiosi
ties" exposed to view under the i'm
mense tents were visited by hundreds of
persons. The day was all that could be
desired, and it passed away without any
disturbances worthy of note. In the
evening, however, a rather lively fracas
occurred on the Square, between some
town and country boys, in which there
were several knock downs, and some
blood spilled
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10
ThornvilIe Business Directory.
CHURCHES.
CORPORATION OFFICERs
BUsINEss DIRECTORY.

DODA ~ A@t9tD ADAA 4NfAN
Rissler & Linvile, dealers In Hardware, Ma
Stoves, Tobacco, &c.
Noah Swick, dealer in Groceries, Liquors &C.
a. w. Thomas Go. dealers ia Dry Goods,
Queensware, Notions, &C.
Gutelius House, Auu Gnfcllus Propriciress.
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor.
Robert F0rgraves, dealer In an kinds Of Liquor
Whitmer q Hite, Physicians and Surgeons
Yost a Groves, dealers In Dry Goods, Notions
and all kinds Of Merchandise.
Central House. Rousculp a Bro. Proprietor
Guteiius Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purpOro~
Frederick Steiner * Sons, Manufacture.
Harness, Saddles, &c.
J.. 5. Jefferson q Co., dealers In Dry G0OL.
Groceries and Ready-Made Clothing
&. T.. Walker a Co. dealers ia and manufao-
turers Of Boots and shoes.
EOusculp * Bro, dealers in Family Groceries.
w. IL. schenk, Physician aud Surgeon.
T. j. Foster, blacksmith.
". J.. Stevens, Dentist.
J. DunwOody, Root aud Shoe Maker
Peter Rouscutp, Blacksmith.
Stevens * Son. Carpenters.
IL. KOchensperger, Wagon Maker.
J. Clemson, Plasterer.
=. p. Deohant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters.
VIM Morris, Tailor
Mrs. Susan Hudgell, Millinery and Fancy
Goods.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

We propose to sell better -four for the
money than can be had in this market.
AsHBROoK & Co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Rev. Father Fallen died at St. Joseph s
last night-the 9th inst.-in the 35th
year of his age.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

If you want the best -four go to Ash
brooks.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

A slight rain last night and this
morning. More is needed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

MARRIED.-On the 9th of September
at the Parsonage, by the Rev. B. F.
Thomas, Mr.. William Dixon, of Thorn
Vile, and Miss Hannah Miller, four
miles south of Thornville, Perry conn
tY. Ohio. 80
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

OUR connections with other Real Estate
advertising arrangements, gives us splendid OPP
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, il.
very good repair, good soil, 100 acres cleared
balance in the best of timber, all well fenced
good springs and about 1860 fruit trees; truly !;
good farm at low price and easy payments.
Is acres of land in Thorn township Perry coun-
ty, Ohio; very neat IL 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 flrst class prairie land in O'Brier
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 sof
water, adjoining the corporation o. Somerset
Ohio. win positively sell cheap.
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
eistern, necessary out buildings well set will
fruit trees, in healthy locality and quiet neigh
borhood.
Also vacant lot situate in said city and in tn,
same locality, the above said lott is nicely stu
ated for building in good neighborhoOd Thes,
properties will be sold on reasonable terms.
August 6, 1873. v1n17
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

If you want low grade of -four cheap
we will furnish it. AsHBROoK & Co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

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, 1875-09-10

A fine stock of new Clocks just re-
ceived at p. G.. Matthies & Co.'S, which
they will sell at such low prices as will
astonish the people. 22w4
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&C. All entries Fair must be made before IL o'clock
2d day of Fair Entry books will be opened Sept Goth
w. H. DARsT, Sec. S. X. REAM, Prest
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

The cargo Of peaches shipped to Liv-
erpool from Philadelphia by the Steam
er Ohio, was spoiled when the vessel ar
rived. The supply of ice was exhaust
ed on the 29th of August, and the fruit
kept good tin the I'd of September.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Bz5~ Walker & Russell arc offering
great inducements TO cash customers call
and see theml
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-09-10

Remember, JOHN McCar:y, is our
miller. AsHBRooK & Co.
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Fresh Beef!

HNHE undersigned having fitted up the base
i ment of the Clerks Office, 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.
l. is my aim to offer my customers the BEST
in my line the market affords. Give me call.
April 20, 1875. JOSEPH ATT.
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Ashbrook & Co, guarantee their four
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REAL ESTATE.

H. p LENTz, W. C. FINKEL,
Somerset. Ohio. Cirleville, Ohio.
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We employ 76rst-cl0ss me-
ch0zaics and guarantee
satisfaction !

ES7We 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 New York herald., 1875-12-22
A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.

Tho HERALD published, exclusively, on the 18th inst
the fact that important public papers had stolen
the 9th inst from the Office OF District Attorney
lying in the Tombs charged with the larceny Tho
man had been arrested quietly and smuggled into tho
Jail without the knowledge OF any except the Dis
trct Attorney the detectives who made the arrest and
one two people at the Tombs who were almost
sworn to secrecy. Mr.. Phelps would give no nforma-
ton TO the character Of the papers stolen the
accused when interviewed in his cell by a HERALD re-
porter seemed almost frightened to death and declined
say anything 1t now appears that the papers con-
sisted OF requiston from Governor Tden and tho
necessary extradton documents from the Secretary OF
State which had been procured by Mr.. Phelps for the
arrest in Canada Of William J. Sharkey, who two years
ago, escaped from the Tombs where he was awaiting
execution for the murder Of Robert Dunn. II
that several weeks ago q police officer
In the barroom OF the St Lawrence
Hall, at Montreal, young man who acted In
picious manner and who bcro q striking resemblance
TO photograph Of Sharkey which in possession
OF the officer. So much was the policeman impressed
with the likeness that he came TO this city and informed
the authorities District Attorney Phelps engaged the
of Detectives Tey and Heidelberg make the
arrest and the stolen papers procured 10 be put into
their hands They not delayed than a day by
the larceny and proceeding 10 Montreal they co.
operated with Detective Cullen, OF that city. The man
they sought was found with difficulty and proved
TO be, not Sharkey, but professional thief and swim
der whom the authorities there glad to have their
clutches upon. Detective Tley declares that II the
Canadian thief and Sharkey were placed side by side
would be almost impossible Tor one not intimately
acquainted with the latter know from the other
Allen was taken 10 Mr. Phelps Office last evening
where he was admitted TO bail in the Of $500 Mr.
Terence Lynch, OF No 70 University place, becoming
his bondsman. II ID believed the matter will now be
allowed TO dron
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
MORE MASKED PIRATES.

Shortly after two O'Clock yesterday morning three
men, with handkerchefs tied their faces boarded
the brig J. H. Kennedy, lying at the wharf between
Thrvninth and Forteth Streets East River, and pro-
ceeded to rifo the vessel They 1rst broke open tho
galley but not finding any valuables there went TO the
cabin, where the mate Dsv I'd Martin, and . colored
seaman named Thomas kf.llen were sleeping. With
cooked revovers az the heads OF each OF these men
the pirates demanded all the money about the ship
Tho mate Is q man Of considerable nerve, for no
fused 70 'sstand and deliver This mattercd little to
the thieves however for they searched both him and
the coored seminar, and took from them fS IN money,
silver watch, valued at SIS, and overcoat, worth
$40 Two OF the outlaws then stayed by Martin aud
Mullen while the third broke open the captains trunk
and took therefrom whatever OF value II contained
Amer this the robbers bade their victims very polito
adiou and departed leaving behind no trace thai
lead 10 their Identification
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
G. l. FOX, THE COMEDIAN.

EXAMINATION AS TO HIS sANITy-HR Is AD-
JUDGED LUNATIo, WITH NO HOPE OF RE-
covERY.
In the speedy advent OF that happiest period OF tho
year, the Christmas season. will be sad intelligence
TO the thousands Of young folks who have considered
George l. Fox, the great pantommist almost much
feature OF metropolitan holiday festivities Santa
Claus himself learn that this prince OF fun this en-
bodiment Of mirth and joty, is incapacitatod from
further acting on the stage Of which no has long
been a shining ornament few weeks since while
Mr. Fox was playing an engagement at Booths Thea
ire, he gave indications OF mental arrangement which
excited the painful apprehension OF his friends both in
and out OF the profession. There after appeared
an announcement Of his confinement in lunatic
asylum
An examination required by law, has just been had
great players sanity Mr. Fox bad been sent, IL ap
pears, to the Mclean Insane Asylum, near Boston
Previous TO entering on the investigation letter
addressed TO Dr. Jelly, Superintendent of that insu-
tion asking whether II was proper TO bring Mr. Fox be-
fore the jury and II not requesting brief diagnosis OF
his case The following Is an extract from his reply
'Mr. Fox imagines himself very wealthy and that he
has extraordinary abilities Of mind and body, while at
the same time he Is much broken both mentally and
physically He is very exciable al times, and could
only be disturbed and injured by being present court
the of the commission nor is he able to
appreciate the proceedings realize the situation
think to bring him might hasten the progress OF
disease, but would afford all facility 10 have him
ined here /"
The examination proceeded notwithstanding the
non-production OF Mr.. Fox, and was conducted by
Messrs Davis and Whitehead behalf OF Mrs Fox.
Among the witnesses called DR.. William A. Ham
mond. He stated that he had examined Mr. Fox very
carefully; that he Is afflicted with that form OF insanity
known as general paralysis that he is incapable OF
taking Of himself and that his recovery is not
probable Mr. Hogan, one OF the prompters Booths
Theatre stated that when Mr. Fox last appeared there
he was unable to keep himself in his part being
stanty desrous Of addressing the audience and that
being restrained he would tear his clothes Among
the other witnesses called Mrs. Fox his wife who
testified that he entirely unmanageable and was
addicted to purchasing articles which he not only did
not need but was unable TO pay for
verdict unanimously given declaring Mr. Fox
lunatic, aud the proper commitment therefore
made 10 this effect The next step will be the appoint
ment OF a committee OF his person and estate
Mr.. Fox leaves his wife and child, daughter seven
years OF age, almost entirely destitute Ii is hoped
that the generous public OF this city, always kindly
apprecative OF those who have contributed their
joyment will not In the midst Of their holiday fesvi
ties, forget the debt OF pleasure they the pan
tomimist whose real life has become bitter tragedy,
or fail to remember those whom his misfortune has len
leDles2
The New York herald., 1875-12-22
CUSTOM HOUSE NOTES

HERALD reporter asked Collector Arthur last even
ing at the Custom House what steps we're being taken
by him towards the punishment OF Mason Hirsch, OF
Market street. Philadelphia the umbrella importer who
detected last week in taking false oath with ref
erence 70 his baggage worth about ooo which was
seized The Collector referred tho reporter United
States District Attorney Bliss who has the matter but
the reporter unable that gentleman This ia
the nrst case Of detected perjury respecting passen-
gers baggage.
No little stir occurred In the Custom House yester.
day with reference 10 the customs seizure Of the esab
hshment OF A De Gneef Co, OF Nos 4s9 10 4o3
Broome street. Deputy Collector Phelps stated to a
valued trimming goods will 6escompcted today
The New York herald., 1875-12-22

The Senate Investigating Committee continued its
examination yesterday at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
The principal work OF the morning session was In
reference to the Excise Bureau Mr.. James Stewart
President of the Board Of Excise Commissioners was
called and said that under the present law dealers
BEERS wines and other liquors are placed in seven
grades, the lowest paying $50 for licenses and tho
highest grade, such first class hotels paying $780,
In his opinion there should be only grade, at
most two. During several years past the Commits
ments on their licenses from time to time
during the year; but tho system was objection
able from the fact that If the dealer could
not do profitable business he would sell out leave
his shop, and the balance due his license would
main unpaid. Therefore the Board Of Commissioners
abolished that system month ago. He would like
the law amended that the licenses should be
restricted to certain number, and that these
should be given TO houses not individuals in order to
hold both landlord tenant responsible for violations
of the Excise law In answer to further questions,
President Stewart said that the receipts thus far during
the year had been about $780, O00somewhat below the
figures for the corresponding time last year The Board
employs nine inspectors, whose salaries range from
81 500 down TO $3.50 The appropriation for expenses
this year SAT 500 and he thought that sufficient
The number OF applications for licenses in 1875 had
been Q, 758
Excise Commissioner william H. stiner supported
the evidence and opinions of his associate, and made
several suggestions for amendments in the details OF
the Excise laws.
brief examination into the details OF the manner
OF sales of property under wts OF execution of forfeit
of bonds placed ex-Asssant District Attorney Hor
Russell before the committee In giving his testi-
mony he said that the city should have person at
the execution sales to bid on the property. Witness
of the opinion that the entire expenses OF the Dis
rict Attorneys ofco should be betrayed by the money
thus made.
Mr. Russell also suggested some changes in relation
to criminal law particularly in the OF assault with
intent 10 do bodily harm. He said persons often
discharged because OF the improper construction of the
law, and thought the words .'grievous assaut should
be substituted for assault with intent to do bodily