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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
Farmers and FIowcrs.

We saw it asserted recently in one
of our agricultural exchanges, that
The average American farmer has a
contempt for flowers" We protest
that this is q libel qgop tie average
American farmer. There agc some
farmers who affec: in difference to
flowers and to believe it is a waste Of
time, labor aud soii 10 cultivate them;
but we never knew suca q mAa Whn
was not ultimately brought round
by the persistent efforts of the wife
and daughters and who did not final
" look upon and spak of The "posey
birds" with a degree Of pride and
satisfaction. The average American
farmer is not so low in The scale 81
intelligence aud refinement as the
writer quoted above would have IL
beliese.-If this writer judges the
average farmer to be- &C low as the
average farmer Of his own neighhor,
hood may be, it only proves that be
has not travelled "-Rural Mem
Yorker.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
To Sow Light Grass Seed.

\ correspondent of the Practical
Farmer has not found a machine
capable of properly distributing the
lighter and more chafly grass seed,
such as blue grass. lie therefore,
still cliDgs to hand saving, aud be
does it as follows; The course which
| now pursue, is thoroughly to mix
one part Of the seed with one part of
coarse, sharp sand, or ine gravel
(the sharper the better), and moisten
the mass, carefully manipulating it
until the seed and the chat are well
separated and caused to adhere to
the rough particles of sand. The
weighty sand thus becomes an effec-
tive vehicle with which to distribute
the buoyant seed, which by moisture
is made to adhere to the sand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
wny Wet Land should be Drained

Free access Of atmospheric air to
ercrv mart of the soil is of the ut
mos; importance. The air assists the
vorious processes Of decomposition
Inv which dead animal and vegetable
matter is made to yield products OF
The HIGHEST value as elements of food
Of nla1ts. If the soil is full of water,
Of course the air cannot get into the
soil 10 perform this Office. Hence,
draining by drawing off the water
beneath, gives the air Tree admission
to he soil, and each shower of rain,
by displacing the air already present,
and then falling through the soil run
ming away in the drains, renewing
the supply n fresh air. In this way
drains are of the greatest benefit.
Drains actually diminish the loss OF
plant food by washing away. Stag
amt water is injurious to the roots OF
plants. They will not grow in 1t.
Draining removes this, and hence the
plants send down their roots deeper
Consequently the capability Of alb
sorbing nourishment is greatly III
creased. 1t is these increased depths
of the roots in well drained soil.
which render the crops growing on
them less liable to suffer from drouth
than those Oh imperfectly drained
land.
Although rain, washing the surface
and running off by open channels
may and does dissolve and wash {
considerable quantity Of nntritlv'
matter, the water which sinks into
the land carries these nutritive sub
stances deeper down into the sol
and deposits them into the lower por
tons where the roots of the plants
are to be found, and where thes'
roots can seize and absorb these sol
uble matters. Draining causes th
t rain to pass through a considerable
| thickness f soil before 1t runs OF
: and hence it causes less loss of nutrI
: tive matter than is occasioned by raj
: washing soil as it does in undralne(
E lands, carrying off to the streams an.
: rivers much of the valuable nutritlv
E matter that abounds on the surface
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
Muscular


Do you know DR.. ~ But l
won't give his name. He might not
like to have it printed. But his
friends-and they are leglon-wiil
recognize him. He is a dentist o
Lewiston, Me-, and most emphatleal-
lly a live man. OF middle age ("hen
the event happened of which | write
slight in build, but every cord and
muscle like finely tempered Steel
light, wayy hair; features prominent
and handsome; with a pair of eyes
ike stars. He was a radical man
radical in his friendship, in his reilg-
con. in his politics, and especially
upon the subjecto OF temperance. lie
was n of your positive men, acting
always upon conviction.
The doctor was also a dear lover
of true. manly and healthful recrea-
ton. OF good horses be was an ar,
dent admirer, aad his team was haro
to beat.
The. temperance men of Lewiston
were pushing things, and the doctor
pushed with them. In fact, be rain
er took the lead. \ large number o.
! surreptitious vendors Of the ardehl
were brought up and punished, and
the disguised sufferers swore yea
c~eanee. Particularly did they swear
vengeance against the fair haired sil'
yer tongued doctor.
The doctors Office was ID Lewis
ton. and his dwelling over upon tile
other side of the river in Auburn
One evening, a little later than usual
he started for home on foot. 1t was
dark when he reached the bridge
Upon the Auburn side he was con
fronted by two men who bad evident
lly been lying in wait for him, Ihey
were stout, burly men, coarsely dress
ed and very coarse Of speech. by
the light of a neighboring street lamp
the doctor recognized n of them as
the keeper of a low groggery which
had lately been cleaned OUT with hl'
help.
The men were not utterly brutes
They gave their victim a chance
They told, him, honestly, that they
were going to lick him within al
inch of his life. And thereupon they
squared of.
"An right said he, when the raf
fans had announced their purpose
And with the quickness Of lightning
and with about the same effect, b'
delivered a blow OF bis fist directly
between the eyes of the foremost az
gressor. Aggressor number two go
the same dose instanter. As aggres
sor number n got upon his feet,
second blow leveled him again. An'
lust so with number two.
Come, comelln cried the doctor
Hurry up. | can't wait here al
night"
Aggressor number n raised him
self upon his elbow, and wiped tb
blood from his nose
you needn't wait, doctor. We'r
satisfied if you are" And, with a
oath. he added something about "
trump" and about the David tina
slew Goliah.
The doctor, thus dismissed, went
ed his way homeward, humming
conference meeting hymn. neve
heard Of bis being molested again.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
A Lady's Seat on Horseback.

A lady's horse, to be perfect, should
be all over handsome, and well up
on its launches. i, slightly hollow
in the back, so much the better, for 1t
generally tends to ease in action, and
to less motion to the saddle. A lady
should never be heard upon the sad
dle-that is, there should be no bnmp-
ing noise, not even in . trot. She
should sit so closely, and, when rls-
ing to the trot, possess such elastic
motion from the foot to the knee and
waist that her return TO the saddle
should seem as light as a feather,
She should sit square to the 'front.'
and her horses ears Ito speak as q
soldier) ought to dress well with the
buttons on the bosom Of her habit
Nothing is so bad as to sit with
lean to one side, and, when admirers
are following after, to let them fesl
that a very little would cast her OF
from the stirrup side of her saddle
Her hands should be down, but light
and heI arm, as well as every inclins
ton of her figure should harmonic.
with the motions Of her steed, as ]
both possessed the ssns yolition.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
DO pInnt. Need water.

Thomas Meehan, editor OF the
Gardeners Monthly, answers tins
question by saying that 'if any one
thinks plants need water, be can try
bv stopping up the hole in the bot
tom of a flower pot, in which a plant
is growing. This will be n of the
best ways of learning that the es-
senee of all good culture is to get rid
of the water in the soil as soon as
possible. This is the great principle
that underlies the practice of under
draining land. We want moist air
in soil, not water. Firm pottiGg' ia
vor a large amount of air spaces. If
soil is moderately dry, the more we
mound it, the more we pulverize 1t,
and pulverization means dividing IN
TO minute particles. The more par
ticles the more spsces-the more
spaces, the more porous is the mass.
Every pore contains air, and this AIR
is moist air, and it is on this moisture
that the plants draw. There Is no
difference in the manner by which q
root draws moisture from the atmos-
phere under the ground, and that by
which the root of an air plant draws
moisture above the ground. II you
take the earth in which a Sealthy
plant is growing, and handle it you
win find no water in it; and you will
perhaps find it moist enough TO damp
ZEN a piece of paper. We do not know
that any amount of pressure wouid
squeeze water out OF some SOILS III
which plants grow healthy, though
possibly moist air might be so com,
pressed as to make water. indeed
the matter seems so clear to US, thas
we supposed it would be necessary
only to state it to insure conviction
And we wonder very much that WITH,
ers still continue to use the worn
water. when they speak of the nee,
! ~essarv conditions in the food Of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

SIR" said an old Judge to a young
lawyer, you would do well to pluck
some o. the feathers from the wings
Of your imagination and stick them
in the tail Of your judgment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
John T. BLYMYER,
DEALERiH
Hardware, Iron, Nails, Glass, Paints,
OILS, &c, 80.

The following is a partial LIST of goods in Stock: Crpenters Tools,
Planes. Saws, Hatchets, Hammers, Chhels, Plane Irons ) DIES, &c, Black
smiths Goods, Bellows, Anyis, Vices, Files, Hammers, &c Saddlery
Hardware, Tab Trees, Gig Saddles, Hames, Buckles, Rings, Bits aud Tools
Table Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Scissors, Spoons and Razors the
largest stock in Somerset County. Painters Goods, a full stock. White
Lead, Coored Paints for inside and outside painting, Paints in oil all cO~s,
Varnish, Turpentine, FLaxseed Oil, Brushes, japan Dryer, Walnut Stains,
&c. Window Glass of all sizes and glass cut to any shape. The best Coal
Oil always on hand. Our stock Of Coal Oil Lamps is large and comprises
very elegant STYLES. Ditstons Circular, MGev and Gross Cut Saws. Mill
Saw Files Of thebest quality. Poreeanlined Kettles. Handles OF all kinds
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
Miscellaneous
Neu Advertisements.

Having completed the alteratlonof our store
room, We would respectfully announce that VIC
have re-opened-
We have arranged our Store with o vicr 10 tho
eonvepience Of customers, and 10 secure czpedi
lion IN all branches OF our business.
Opr stock wiz be new throughout. embracing
all the latest novelties n Fine Jewelry, Watches,
Silver Ware and Fancy Goods.
By attention to customers, ndasements IN
prices. and adherence to a high Standard ofquali-
tv. We hone to meris q continuation ofthe patron
age heretofore 50 literally bestowed.
soHN sTEvESsoS's SONS.
% Market s.. PHfs5argi, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
SROyELs. FORKS. SPADES, FsAEAE1S

Mattocks, Grub Hoes, Picks, Scythes, Sneaths, Sledges, Mason Hammers
Cast Steel, Step Ladders, Carriage and Tire Bolts Of all sizes. Looking
Glasses, Wash Boards, Clothes Wrngers, Meal Sieves, DoorMa Baskets
Tubs, Wooden Buckets, Irvine, Rope all sizes, Hay Puleys, Butter Prints
Mop Sticks, Traps, Steelyards, Meat Cutters and Suffers, Traces, Cow
Chains, Halter Chains, Shoe, Dust and Scrub Brushes, Horse Brushes, Cur
nv Combs and Cards, Door Locks, Hinges, Screws, Latches and everything
in The Builders line. Caps, Lead, Shot Powder and Safety Fuse, &cr &c,
The fact is, keep everything thatbelongs to the Hardware trade. l deal
exclusively in this kind of goods and give my whole attention to it. Per
sons who are building or any one in need Of anything n my line, VIII Ind
if to their advantage t. give me L call will always give a reasonable
credit to responsible persons. l thank my old customers for their patronage
and hone this season to make many new ones. Don't forget the place
No. "BAER'S BLOCK"
April IL JOHN !. BL1M1E Ell
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS l.
MILLINERY

az Eastern prices. We guarantee you Eastera
prices on Prints, Gingham2, Delaines. Alpaeas'
Dress Goods, Muslins, Brown aud Bleaehed Den
Inns, Ducks, Drills, Cott0nadcs, Jeans, Cambrtes.
Ilekings, Elanneis. Cloths and Cassimeres, IN taet
all y Goods and Notions. a trip TO JohnstoWE
VIII not cost you the tenth part OF the expense Of
4 tfiP 10 Philadelphia, and yet weseu az fhlla-
can afford TO do Il because we buy IN large lots
ami pay cash, have no rent to pay snd DO eur OVID
work. Calls and see our stock and prices aud Jadge
{ yourselves.
FOSTER * QUINN,
Clinton St. JohnstONn. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For the relief and
cure Of all derange-
ments in the stOm-
ach, liver, and bow.
els. They are a mild
aperient, and an
excellent purgauve.
Being purely vege-
table, they contain
no mercury or
raj whatever. Much
serious sickness and
suffering is prevent
ed by their timely
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21

VryTGAEBlrIEas arc Ape-cHt. Diagloretic,
Ca-m.uaiive. Nutritious. Laxative. Dllrc-e'
Seda-.ve. CoUr.e--I~i.a-t Scdonhc' AIteIa'
tive. and Auti-D4i0us-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1875-04-21
Pnrson ~ fake fhese Rftters

according TO directions, and remain long
unwel, provided their bones are not de-
stroyed by mineral poison or other
means, aud vital organs wasted beyond
g-9-.Tw
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25
Acxcrnncc Ifcma.

Nothing worthy Of notice. Farmers in better
spirits owing to the pleasant weather Of late Fall wheat
is reported in good condition and prospect for a fine
growth.
sad witnessed at Of saloons
Monday last The wife of Of citizens tusging
with her husband in order to get him home anything
be deploraLle than wife amongst drunken men,
trying get her husband home don't know where to
so to find it. 1t is really too bad to think Of.
The wife Of Samuel Bycrs died Baldwin CITY, Sun.
day evening last. Mr. Samuel Bycrs is a son of J. b.
Byers- who lived Ridge Prairie church 1t is
pected the remains will be brought here for ntermen
Wednesday Thursday Of the present week.
John Krwin and DR.. Raynes have settled their little
difficulty deliberately described in last weeks Repub
ean The Doctor thought best to pay of the
and so acted wisely.
William Webb has bought the McCauey property, and
will move into IT at
Will. Garvin has arrived at Oakland California. He
writes back that the country is with engrans
Twenty applicants for every job; though he says all is
life and good wages paid for labor OK.
Five hundred dollars worth Of Field Garden and Flow.
Seeds for sale at Arch Campbels Drug Store Sever
Kansas Large discount to those who pay cash. If
sold credit mouths time will he given without
discount. Call early. while assortment Is good.
marchlsw5.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25

HlGHLASt STATION March - ls75
Ed CniEP:-I that II. j shaner into the Chic,
Office and gave detailed account Of the celebrated fght
between himand myself lie sams that he politely asked
me to 60 out and that said bad right there and
to stay. This emphatically deny He spoke in
thoritative. insulting tud, told al
lowed there but those harsg pieces to r-hcarse. and
must out. remarked that IL public place. and
that had right therr; but If intrudin: would
go out request but would I've driven out These
the words used. waited until the exercises
were over and saw that younger sister had way
ride back the roads between here and the school
being covered with waller and almost impossible
walk then went back int the house. when Shaner
brought up the subect-said had long face and wanted
to know if was nsulted told him was when he came
at making noise and threats than bowlegsed
fste. told him did not want to Eight in the school
house but if he would 60 outside would accommodate
him. Now am heartily ashamed Of the Affair." and If Mr.
Shaner is willing to make up say about it, and
try to be as good friends ever am willing.
have taken up space than intended: but your
article last week caused considerable difference opinion
about the matter and it might be OF interest and
is only fair for the readers Of the Chief to hear
both sides Of the story. Yours. &c,
Z" Bud" on A. HERRING
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25

An old friend Of ours contends that the original Gsrder
Of Eden was Beemont and supports his argument with
long string Of proof He says Beemont Is bounded
the east by the Missouri River on north by Burr
Oak Bottom on the south by wathena and the west
BY itless space and that the principal productions
hooppoles and dog ennei but We think that his
ease 10 dyspepsia for have many pleasant friends in
Belenont among whom Clarence Kearney Jno. Ga.
water and Others, and no but . confirmed invalid
would say naughty things about such these
debating society in this has been. for
the past month highly exercised over the word COsve-
ness" as the speaker put it, 'Kaustuvniss One of
the Club informed yesterday that he had traced the
origin Of the word back to the Bible and that any
find the origin Of the word and trouble by referring
Numbers CHI q IS to a. Can any one give the
swsrf Space reserved for two weeks
Rev. Mr. Parstt preached his first sermon in the n E.
Church at this place, Sunday Last at m Mr. P.
has already made many friends by his quiet unpreend
ing dsneanor and predict year Of prosperity the
church under his ministry,
Jacob Zimmerman, Chas MAYNARD and Frank Paiy. of
Troy, were in town Monday. MI T. is building house,
understand, and they all after sand to lay the
foundation
Rev z. Award, who recently left ths place. to take
charge Of the Baptist churth Junction Iowa
some time since, is in Wathena- visit to bis nu
merOus friends.
George T. Smelling the who solved the difficulty OF
the mixed school question will sell agricultural imple
ments for Robinson Maus, of St Joe, this Summer.
Matt. Haiues and Bill Elliott left town this week,
trading trip They good boys and deserve success
Henry Ernst and J. Rae fined, In the Recorders
Court Monday for driving the Peters Greek bridge
faster than walk.
One day last week, young seen rushing down
the street. barsheaded holding IS cent shinpaster
to young As Tom French Ia, left town, people
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25

Winter fingers in the lap Of Spring. still the signs Of
the times that cold weather IL about Farmers
busy preparing for Spring work and consequence
streets presenting rather lively appearance
We glad to the sunny face of Johnny Maurtz
Jus, of Severance. In our burg few days since.
Col josh Franz has left u.s. and gone to the river;
down whar dar is mo- congenial comp'ny, sab"
The of stock in the adjoining part Of Brown
County clubbing together and making herd send
out to Of the western ranges for pasurage this Sum
mer.
We down to Severance the other day and meeting
the President Of the Dramatic Association priveg
cd to inspect the and curtains they have provided
for their entertainment. We much pleased with
what hut not going to tell any about It,
for being told spoa half the pleasure Of seeisg We
say. however that will be disappointed. We wish
them the success they deserve.
Our n D. has extended his practice into the city Of
Highland. Good tor him.
ONEICRoN.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT AGESCr.-Last week B. v
Ransom removed from Salem Nebraska to ST. JOSEPH to
establish the Western Distributing Agency Of Emerson
Co.'S agricultural machinery, and will superintend that
department For several years he has been agent for
the sale Of this machinery and has given such entire
sfaction and met with such marked success that the
Company have established Western headquarters and
promoted him to its head.
The machinery Of Emerson Co. is all Of the most
full and practical kind Their Marsh Harvester one
the most complete reapers in the market They pro-
pretOrs besides of the NANNY Reaper and Mower the
Barnes SelfRake Reaper Acme Mower Broadcast Seed
or, Cultivators Flows. Corn Planters etc. Their
chnery is good well cheap and they proven to
be most lenient and accommodating dealers tho farm
ers, during hard times. They deserve patronage Call
at their depot 22 South Fourth Street ST. Joseph and
examine machinery and terms
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25

the conviction of the cattle thieves at ST. joe
we have heard several farmers express the belief th
there has been for several years regular business Of
cattle stealing carried in this County Many farmers
have lost cattle and have got any of them
Cattle not missed readily horses but permit
ted to out to Craze for weeks without the owners
seeing them in that time and when at last they do
miss them they have of knowing how long
have been stolen. Many hundred dollars worth Of beef
cattle have gone the ST. Joe butchers without the
receiving benefit Of them We have heard of
fellow who courted old farmers daughter for several
months and during that time stole several of his cattle
and ran them off!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25

MORE TROUBLE Our Methodist brethren are again
having church trsubes year ago. they got into row
over the choir and the preacher by which they got rid
the preacher and of the prominent members
the church This year. it seems of the same men
have eonnved to get the old preacher back and the
rel wazes hot, with prosPrc< sf.nesher split Mr.
Cook in his sermon Sunday night is said to have waded
into Of the mischief makers with stosa boots on
giving history of their doinss and calling names
We think the difficulty is that too many want to be
belsheep There not enough bells to go round and
the sheep that buck the rivals of his
stands the best chance to get the bells Now If it could
be arranged that while bsbbed around attracting
tentoD with their BELLS the balance would supply fodder
TO keep the preacher, all would be well.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25

Lloyd the famous map MAJ. who made all the maps for
General Grant and the Union army certificates Of which
he Published has just nveHted of getting relief
plate from steel toprintLoyds Map of the American
Continent-showing from to oceaD-on one entire
sheet of bank note paper. 4so inches large on light
ming press and coored SIZED and vanished for the wall
50 stand washing and nailed anywhere in the world
for Is cens unvarnished 10 cents This map shows
the whole United States and Territories in group from
surveys to 1878 with million places it such towns
eities villages mountains lakes rvers. streams gold
mines railway stations &c This map should be in every
house Send IS cents to the Lloyd Map Company Phla
delphia and you will get a copy by return mail.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-03-25
a A. F. & A. M.

~ H.
KY WHITE CLOUD LODGE, No. Ts. A. +. & A.
wv NJ. meets at their Hall, third story Of Weeks
Building the Levee. Wednesday night, before
the Full Moon in each month and two weeks there
after. X. u. WILLIAMS W. NJ
JAMES NJ. AAcKoY, Secretary.
SMITHTOS LODGE. No. l. A. F. & A. NJ. meets at
their Hall Highland Friday night before the
Full Moon. and every two weeks thereafter. Visiting
Brethren are cordially invited.
II. T. HILLS. W. NJ
CHAs. z. Fox. Sec.
The regular communications IF Troy Lodge. No s. A.
=. & A. NJ held the Monday rvrning before the
first full in each month. and the second Saturday
evening thereafter. HENRI FODDER, JR. W. VI.
THOMAS HESsHALI- Secretary.
wATHESA LODGE, No. 81. A. F. & A. NJ. meets ut
their Hall in wathena every first and third saturday
ming. s. HATCH W. NJ
AUG. MILLER. Sec
TROY CHAPTER No. I6. ROYAL ARCH MAS0NS.
hold their regular conversations the first Monday night Of
after each Full Moon. L. DABCOCK, ii. Il.
\. SILvERMAN. Sec.