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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-09-01
For the Prezs.l
To the Town Council Of Somerset.

GENTLEMEN-With due Difference 10
you as city fathers" / will address a
few words to you through the Press,
concerning a steam fire engine, which, ]
learn, you contemplate purchasing. Of
course, you wish TO DO what will be best
for the town, and would therefore like
to have the opinion Of any body. Ny
opinion is that it would he great
calamity to this town to purchase such
an engine as the one spoken of. In the
first place you pay S4.S00, which would
be crushing debt upon the taxpayers
at this time. But, say you, We need not
pay anything but the interest till the
School Houses is paid for, except the in
terest, s per cent, which would be 1884
per annum. That to run B years before
the school house debt is liquidated}
would be 81 ,920-already paid, with the
principal, $4,000 to commence with.
Again, there, would have to be an en-
gineer hired at not less than $500 per
annum to be paid every year from the
time you get the engine until you would
throw'it away. / say you, but the
Council is changed every year.. 1ou
would also have an engine house to put
up at a cost of about $500. These are
the expenses. Will it be of any serv-
ice? say none. For before you could
get the engine at the fire and all ready
the house would be past extinguishing.
You would have to have horse power to
take itup hill. And then, where is
your water? No river here, like large
places, where such machine is only
intended. No, let US have hand en-
gine, ladders and buckets-and with such
young men as almost immortalized
themselves on the night of our fire, and
We will be safe from burning out 1t is
an old proverb that a small spark often
becomes a confiagration. That spark,
as we might call it, can always be ex-
tinguished by a hand engine, fire buck
els and ladders. But hands off till you
get your steam engine there and ready
and You have conhagration, and your
property gone. Yes, but you may say
Though l don's think YOU would) if we
purchase the engine the taxpayers can
pay for it, that would be hard, for if you
crush the property holders you crush
the town. In conclusion ] would say
that I hope members Of the Council
will weigh the matter judiciously before
they go into it.
Respectfully &C.,
| CITIZEN OF SOMERSET.
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ID. ". Fulton

Takes pleasure in informing the citi-
zens of Somerset and vicinity, that he
has fitted up nice new suite of Photo
graph Rooms in Dr. Magruder's new
buiiding-oyer B. WhItmers store
where he has all the necessary facilities
for making those beautiful new style
photographs SO much admired by all
who see them. His instruments and all
his apparatus are the very best made,
and in connection with his mammoth
side and sky-light ne is enabled to make
pictures just as good on clondy DAYS as
when the sun shines-(children except
ed
He has also the facilities for
copying and enlarging pictures. He
can take any old picture and enlarge it
to any desired size, and make a beauti-
fnl picture to hang on the wall, which
would be an ornament to the room and
a keepsake invaluable
Also, a nice assortment Of frames,
cases, albums, &c. Ifyou have pictures
to copy or to frame, bring them along.
Fulton's long experience enables him to
do such work better and on more reason
able terms than the most of galleries.
Call and see specimens and prices For
the purpose of circulating his work
speedily through the country, he Will
for the first month, make photographs al
greatly reduced prices. loft
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A Funeral Attacked by Hornets.
From the Davenport Gazette. ]

From the Davenport Gazette.
Last Saturday forenoon a very long
funeral procession was on the valley
road, and the driver of the fourth or
fifth carriage gave the side of hay
stack a cut with his whip. Immediately
hundreds of hornets swarmed out of the
stack. and attacked two horses and men
and women fnriously. He had cut their
nest. Many of the horses reared, plung-
ed forward, pranced, tried to run, and
did run, but the hill just before them
soon tuckered them out The men and
women fought the hornets with fans,
handkerchiefs, parasols and hats, nearly
all the distance to the cemetery. A few
were stung, and there was some screech-
ing-and would have been more but for
q sense of decorum due the solemn occa :
sion. 1t it a wonder to everybody in
the procession that no accident occurred
With all the veering and dashing Of the
horses, not even buggy tipped over
There is no doubt, however, that if the
hill had not been so near, serious acci-
dents would have occurred; as it was, the
fret driver had the good sense to let his
team try the hill when they started off
on being stung, and the drivers behind
him followed his example. No funeral
procession ever went up a hill as that
one did, We venture to say.
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John Anderson, the first man to make
the ascent of the great South Dome in
the Yosemite Valley, is a quiet young
Scotchman, who lives hermit-like in
small house near the saddle of the dome
Here he dreamt and experiments, COM
ing occasionally down into the valley,
where he is the object of eager curiosity
to travellers, who whisper one to another.
"There's Anderson" There's the
sailor who climbed the South Dome"
But the travellers have ever ascended to
his workshop in the mountains, and few
people know that he is now busily con-
structing staircase of one thousand
steps, which he intends shall form an
easy pathway TO the clouds. These steps
are of wood, riveted together by iron,
and will be fastened by bolts in the rock
Next year, perhaps, tourists can walk up
thousandfoot stairway, instead OF
hanging to thousand-foot rope. In
time, Mr.. Anderson hopes to have an
elevator running up and down the
chasm, and his ambitions extend even
to train of cars, which he Is now per-
fecting-cars which will run up per-
pendicular wall.-[ Letter in the Louis
Vile Courier-J Journal.
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ST. NICHOLAS FOR 1851

After two years of prosperity, mex
ampled in the annals of juvenile litera-
ture, during which ST.. NICHOLAS has
consolidated with itself all its strongest
competitors, the publishers find them
selves in a position to promise that the
Third Volume, beginning with the NUN
Der for November, 1875, shall, in lis un-
usual attractions for Girls and Boys, sur
pass even the preceding volumes In
addition to contributions from the first
triters in Americo, there will be stories,
poems, and sketches by some OF the
most prominent English Authors. Ar
rangements have been made for \ very
interesting series of papers on
WINDSOR CASTLE,
by Mrs. Oliphant, treating of its His
tory and the Child-Life of successive
Royal Generations.
CHRISTINA G.. ROSSETTI
will contribute to the new volume.
Louisa NJ Alcott will write Mariorie's
Birthday Gifts" and other short stories.
Some articles on Astronomy for Young
People have been promised by the pop
ular English Astronomer. RICHARD
PRoCroR.
There will be continued story Of
Life in Iceland by BAYARD TAYLOR
In the November Number, the open
ing of the new volume will begin an
AMERICAN SERIAL STORY,
THE BOY EAIIGRANTs,"
By Noah Brooks, giving the adventures
of party of boys in The California Gold
Miaes in TIE early days OF the Gold Fe-
yer.
J. T. TRowBRIDGE, author OF the
Jack Hazard Stories" will contribute
some highly interesting sketches of al:
venture at BASS Cove"
"TALKS WITH GIRLS"
By leading authors, will be prominent
feature of the new volume Especial
attention will also be given to
INCIDENTS OF AMERICAN HIS
TORY,
With spirited pictorial illustrations.
The various departments, "Jack-in-
the Pulpit" The Riddle Box" and the
pages for "Nery Little Folks" are to be
more attractive than ever. The French,
Latin, and German stories, for transla
tion, which have proved so popular. will
be frequent in the new volume. Some
of the finest works Of the Greatest Paint
ers of the Century have been engraved
expressly for ST. NICHOLAS, and the
first artists of the day will contribute
fresh and original drawings for this Fine
Art Magazine for the Young. Definite
announcements Of many interestii and
novel features will be made in the De-
cember number. St. Nicholas will con-
tinue under the successful editorship Of
MARY MAPES DODGE,
And no efforts will be spared by editor
and publishers to maintain and increase
the attractions and value of the nlaga-
zine.
! Subscription Price, $500 year;
Single numbers, p cents; Bound Vol
umes, S4.00 each.
These volumes begin with Novemh her.
The two now ready for 1874 and 1873 are
elegantly bound in red and gold, and
form the HdRdsomeSt Gift Books for ebil-
dren erer issued We will send the mag
zine one year, beginning November
| 1875, and either of the volumes bound
as above, post paid, for 500; or, sub
scription one year, and the two volumes
| for $1,000 All newsdealers and book,
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supply volumes at the above rates.
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Mr. Kerr, who was under fifty when
he died, was always, while member of
the House, like Alexander H. Stephens,
a sort of curiosity of valetudinarianism
He was tall, thin and very spare, with
an emaciated and angular face, the most
remarkable popularity of which was
long, sharp nose that quivered when he
was excited, like a madman's. The
lower part of his face was concealed by
huge sandy beard, while the striking
sallow skin of his forehead extended al
most to the crown of his head. He has
been described as always wearing suit
of rusty black "that fops and clings to
him after the fashion of garments once
made very wet and since hung to dry"
His speaking was not of the finest orator.
ical description, bnt very powerful. He
had the courage of his convictions, q
consciousness of an unassailable record
and relentless power Of logic. In his
more earnest discussions, his long figure
would swing to and fro, his arms wav-
ing in the air in a wonderful manner
but the substance of his remarks always
overcame his ungracefulness, we are
told, in capturing Interest," Boston
Transcript.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-09-01

A young man was frequently caution
ed by his father to vote for measures,
not men," He promised to do so, and
soon after received bonus to vote for
Mr.. Peck. His father, astonished at his
voting for man whom he deemed OBJ
jecsionable, inquired the season for do
ing so. "surely, father" said the son,
"you told me to vote for measures, and
II Peck is not measure, I don't know
what is
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-09-01

The Peace Commissioners are on their
way to Omaha to have a talk with the
Sioux, and endeavor to induce them to
behave themselves for a time-at least
until they have secured fresh ammuni-
tion and other material for another mas
sacre. Sitting Bulls adopted son, now
scout with Gen. Crook, says that the
Sioux will readily make treaties of
peace, but laugh them to scorn when
they are equipped by the Government
for the war path.
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Change of F1riss.

Having disposed of my interest in the
Meat Shop and the butehering business
to Lou. Kullman & Bro, am desir-
Gus of closing my books, and to that
end, respectfully requst all who know
themselves indebted TO me to call and
make settlement at their earliest con-
venience. Without further notice, all
such accounts remaining unpaid by the
1st of February 1876, will be placed in
the hands of an officer for collection.
GEORGE KULLMAN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-09-01

The District Conference for Lancas-
ter District will hold its next session at
Royalton, commencing Tuesday, Sept.
9th. at 2 o'clock =. NJ.
Members coming by railroad will
please notify Rev. F. F. Lewis of that
fact, and conveyances will be provided
from Lancaster to Royslton.
THos. III HALL. 2. f.
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fEOr the Press
The Fire Of Aug. 18th, 1857,

In Somerset, was as disastrous to our
town as the great fire of Chicago was to
that prosperous city.
No individual sufferers in Chicago
were more damaged than our own, and
if the sufferers of Chicago awakened the
sympathy and secured the aid Of good
and generous people from Sea to Sea
and from churches and Lodges through
out the United States and in foreign
lands, why shall we permit citizen of
of Somerset, to be less cared for?
The undersigned committee, appoin-
ted by a. large and respectable mass
meeting, called to consider measures of
relief, are especially commissioned to so
licit aid for Mrs. VIM. Russell whose
hotel, with nearly all its contents. was
destroyed, without one dollar of insur-
ance. She is one of the oldest citizens
of our village, of irreproachable charac-
ter, and deserving of sympathy and aid.
She is, next to John Mautz, the severest
sufferer of all. All that is demanded
by your committee in her behalf is first
a proper share Of the fund raised for
general relief and enough material to
rebuild the brick house which came to
her by gift of her honored and veteran
parent. The Press last week spoke of
three story brick. This ia more than
Mrs. Russell or her husband William
Russell, demands. They wish, if kind
friends will assist them, to rebuild only
a substantial brick dwelling on the old
site. Nothing more. This will shelter
them 10 their old age and restore to
them, not all they lost, but a shelter and
a home. To this end..we solicit dona-
tions Of material, trees in the forest,
lumber, shingles, lath, hardware, paint,
flooring, brick and stone. Money will
not be refused even if offered in small
sums. We hope the public will now
understand. We prefer the donation be
made direct to Mr.. or Mrs. Russell and
reported to any member of the Commit
tee. Delay not but act at once.
Respectfully submitted.
MARTIN MAGAY,
G. w. NICHOLS,
NOAH KARR,
N. DENISON,
f. T. DROEGE.
| p. s. The thanks of the Committee
are due TO those noble men and women
who have already given work and othe,
aid, and it is proposed that the name Of
each and all shall be preserved and
framed as family heir loom, in the
house hold of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-09-01

The Servians have been driven out of
Gurgusovatz; Harvatovitch has fallen
back on Alexinatz; Sevenyearsovitch has
defeated Crackyerjawigatz, and Pull.
downyervestovitch has inflicted crush
ing slow on Wipofysrchinoski.-[P Prov
idepcs Press.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-09-01

For Fever and Ague, Intermittent
Fever, Chill Fever, Renittent Fever,
Dumb Ague, Periodical or Bilious Fever.
&C., and indeed all the affections which
arise from rnalarious, marsh, or mias-
matte poisons.
This is n compound remedy. prepared with
scientific skill from vegetable ingredients, which
rarely fails to cure the sCvercst cases of Chi.ls
and Fever and the concomitant disorders. Such
remedy the necessities of the people in malari-
Gus districts demand. Its great superiority over
any other medicine yet discovered for the cure
of Intermttents is, that it contains no quinine or
mineral, and those who take it are free nom
danger of quinism or any injurious effects, and
are healthy after using it as before. 1t has
been extensively employed during the last thirty
years in the treatment of these distressing dis
orders, and unvarying has been its success
that it has gained the reputation Of being infai-
bic. 1t can, be safely recommended as sure
remedy and specific for the Fever and Ague Of
the West, and the Chills and Fever of the
South. which, once broken up by it, do not
return until the disease is again contracted.
The great variety of disorders which arise
from the irritation of this poison, such as Neu-
ralgia. rheumatism, Gout, Headache,
Blindness, Toothache, Earaehe, Ca
tarrh. Asthma, Palpitation, Splenie
Affections, Mysteries, Pain I'm the Bow
els, Collie, Paralysis, and arrangement OF
the stomach, all of which become Intermittent
or periodical, have no spcedicr remedy than
AYERS AGuE CURE, which cures them all alike,
and protects the system from future attacks. As
a preventive, it is Of immense service in those
communities where Fever and Ague prevails.
rs it stays the development of the disease If taken
on the first approach of the premoniiory symp-
toms. Travellers and temporary residents are
thus enabled to defy these disorders, and few
will ever suffer If they avail themselves of the
protection this remedy affords.
For Liver Complaints, arising from
iorpidity IL Is an excellent remedy, it stimulates
this organ into healthy activity, and produces
many remarkable cures where other medicines
fail.
Prepared by Or. J. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS.
SOLD III ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
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NoTIcE.-Persons who signed their
names to papers circulated by Messrs.
Ashbrook, Levitt, Scott, Russell and
Needy, asking contributions for the re
lief Of the sufferers by the recent FIRE in
this place, are requested to call at once
upon Mr.. T.. T. Droege, Corporation
Treasurer, and pay the amounts so sub
scribed By them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-09-01

MARRIED.-On the 29th inst, by Rev.
g. w. Hoyman, at the Reformed church
at Mount Zwin2le, Fairfield county
Ohio, Mr.. Jacob Wright to Miss Eliza
Z. Simpson, daughter Of Joseph Simp.
son, Esq, all Of Fairfield county.
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CHURCHES.
CORPORATION OFFICERS.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


RisSler & Linvilie, dealers in Hardware, Ma
Stoves, Tobacco, &c.
Noah Swick, dealer in Groceries, Liquors, sc.
A. w, Thomas 1S Co. dealers in Dry Goods,
Queensware, Notions, &c
Gutelius House, Ann Gntelius PrOprietress.
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor.
Robert Forgraves, dealer in all kinds of Liquor
Whitmer & Hite, Physicians and Surgeons.
Yost & Groves, dealers in Dry Goods, Notions,
and all kinds of Merchandise.
Central House, Rouscuip * Bro. Proprietors.
GUtelius Il Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils, and Liquors for medical purposee
Frederick Steiner X Sons, Manufacture
Harness, Saddles, &c.
Z. S. Jefferson & Co. dealers in Dry Coco.
Groceries and Ready-Made Clothing.
c. L. Walker x Co., dealers in and m4luiac-
turers of Boots and Shoes.
Rousculp & Bro, dealers in Family Groceries.
W. II. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
T. J. Foster, Blacksmith.
n L Stevens, Dentist
j. Dunwoody, Root and Shoe Maker.
Peter RouseuIp, Blacksmith
Stevens Son Carpenters.
H. Kochensperger, Wagon Maker.
J. Clemson, Plasterer.
J. p. Deohant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painters
VIM Morris, Tailor.
Mrs. Susan Hudgell, Millinery and Fancy
Goods
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A New Restaurant.
SOL. LEWIS,
Between Hopes and Kemrf's,

1 have on hand fine stock of fine imported
liquors, such as Bourbon Whisky, Rye Whisky,
Beriiner Kummel Whisky, Gin, Holland Gin,
London Gin, Brandies, Rum, and Wines of the
finest grades that can be had. Milwaukee Lager
Beer, 40 cents a gallon, six glasses for 25 cents
Cigars. Fresh Oysters received svery day.
23m3 sol, LEVI
September II, 1875.
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Live Agents Wanted.

To sell DIR. Chase's Recipes; or Infor-
nation for Everybody, in every county
in the United States and Canadas. En-
larged by the publisher to 64S pages.
1t contains over 2000 household recipes
and is suited to all classes and condi-
tions of society. A wonderful book and
a household necessity. II sells at sight.
Greatest inducements ever offered to
book agents. Sample copies sent by
mail Postpaid, for $500. Exclusive
territory given. Agents more than
double their money. Address DIR.
Chase's Steam Printing House. Ann
Arbor, Michigan. Sims
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-09-01

A two days meeting will be held at
the NJ. Z. Church in Somerset next Sat-
urday and Sunday. Preaching on Sat
urday at eleven o'clock, and on Sunday
at l04 A. NJ. sermon embodying the
History Of Somerset circuit from 1910
to the present time. The public are
cordially invited.
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To the Public.

As above stated, we have taken charge
of the Meat Shop, so long conducted by
our father; and we beg to state to the
public that it will be our aim to supply
them with the best in our line. the mar
ket affords; aad at reasonable prices
Soliciting a share of patronage, we are
Respectfully,
SO Lou. U.RULLMAN & Bro.
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REMOyAL.-aOO Pianos & Organs.

At Manufacturers prices. The Subscri-
bers will sell their Entire Stock of Pi-
amos and Organs, new and second hands,
sheet music, music books, and merchan-
disc, at very near cost prices for cash
during September previous to removal
to their new store 40 east 18th ST., Union
Square, Oct. 1st. Illustrated Catalogues
Mailed. Agents Wanted. Special in
ducements TO the trade. HORACE WA
TIERS & SONS, Manufacturers and
Dealers. 4S1 Broadway N. Y. 4w
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u HPSOtIUEIy bUDIIIIlItUs
MARTIN MAGAY
G.. w. NICHOLS,
NOAH KARR,
N. DENISON,
f. Il. DROEGE.

New stock of gents hats in late and
decided styles, fresh from manufactur-
er's, just received at the Peoples Store.
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Mrs. Herbert A. Filler, of st. Louis,
il visiting her friend, Mrs. Gertrude
Wiseman of this place.
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SAVE MONEY !

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Walker < Russell have on hand an
assortment of Kip and Stoga Boots of
their OWE make, warranted TO give sat
isfaction. Call and procure pair.
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The Campaign" hat at the Peoples
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Somerset Cr,urc,,. Dfrec,orv-

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday ct
1917 A. NJ. Sunday School 4. NJ. Rev D:~M.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
M. Nespers p NJ. Rev. d. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 101z A. NJ
Sabbath School 9 a. NJ. Rev. J. VanLaw,
Pastor.
REFORMED.
East Main Street. Services at 1917 o'clock A.
NJ, and Sabbath School at a N. Rev
d II Loucks, Faster.
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The Hayes hat and the Tilden hat at
the Peoples Store.
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$50 10 5000 4 MONTH FOR AGENTS
Universal History.

The great interest in all nations and in our own
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No one in Perry CO., can beat Geo
Nichols on fine harness.
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