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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08
ST. NICHOLAS FOR 1876!

After two years of prosperity, unex.
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 position to promise that the
Third Volume, beginning with the mum
Der for November 1875, shall, in its un.
usual attractions for Girls and Boys, sur.
pass even the preceding volumes. In
addition to contributions from the frsl
writers in America, there will be stories
poems, and sketches by some of the
most prominent English Authors. Ar
rangements have been made for q 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 Marjorie's
Birthday Gifts" and other short stories.
Some articles on Astronomy for Young
People have been promised by the pop
nlar English Astronomer, RICHARD
PRocToR.
There will be a 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 EMIGRANTS,"
By Noah Brooks, giving the adventures
of party of boys in the California Gold
Mines in the early days OF the Gold Fe-
YER.
J. T. TRowBRIDGE, author of the
Jack Hazard Stories" will contribute
-ome highly interesting sketches of ad-
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 Very Little Folks" are to be
more attractive than ever. The French,
Latin, and German stories, for transla
ton, which have proved so popular, will
De 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 FIae
Art Magazine for the Young. Definite
announcements of many interesting 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 maga-
zine
H~Subscription Price, $500 a year;
Single numbers, 25 cents; Bound Vol
umes, S4.OO each.
These volumes begin with November
The two now ready for 1874 and 1875 are
elegantly bound in red and gold, and
form the Hdndsomest Gift Books for cha-
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 81 90; or, a sub
scription one year, and the two volumes,
for $1,000. All newsdealers and book.
sellers will receive subscriptions and
supply volumes at the above rates.
SCRIBNER h Co,
743 Il T45 Broadway, n. Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08
Fire at Shawnee-Capt. Sam. Lyons
Burned up in the COnnagratiOn.

1t becomes our painful duty to chron-
icle sad event which occurred at Shaw
nee, this county, about o'clock, on
Tuesday morning, the circumstances be-
ing as follows:
About IL o'clock Monday night, Mr.
Samuel Lyons, who resided about one
and a half miles east of Shawnee, in
Saltlick township, entered the saloon Of
Mr.. Thomas Hughes, as he wa. about
closing up for the night, and requested
permission 10 remain in the saloon over
night, urging az reason that he was
afraid of the cold and thought he could
not get home. Mr.. Hughes, considering
Lyons condition, kindly consented, and
Lyons laid down, Mr. Hughes, after
looking we'll to the fire in the stove and
turning off the lights, locked up, went
home and retired. About 4 o'clock Tues
day morning the saloon building Of Mr.
Hughes was discovered to be on fire and
was go far gons before discovered that
it, with i,s entire contents WAS consumed .
But more terrible still, human be-
ing was literally roasted alive within
the building. BY the time Hughes had
received notice and arrived on the
ground it was too late to rescue Lyons,
and not until Hughes arrived was the
astounding fact made known that Lyons
was an inmate Of the burning house
Hopes were entertained that he might
have escaped, but when the flames had
somewhat expended their fury his
blackened and charred remains were
found in the ruins.-[New Lexington
Tribune.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

Many thousands of dollars has been
spent in distributing, free of charge,
Sample Bottles Of Boschae's German
Syrup to all part. Of this country, to
those suffering from Coughs, Asthma,
Hemorrhages, Consumption, and vther
Throat and Lung Diseases. that the af-
licted might satisfy Themselves, that
this remedy ould save them from those
fatal diseases. No person has ever used
this medioine withou, ge,tins immediate
relief. vet there are great many poor,
suffering, sseptical per4on- going abau;
our streets with suspicious congh. and
the voice Of consumption Coming from
their lungs, that viii not try-it. II you
die, il is yonr own "a 1t, a. yoD can 60
o your Druggist >siaaer s: Bfo. AM
get a sample hnttie 10: 10 censa ard try
il; ihree d,~es Il! rcli, any ease Re-
14tzr.eIze o;,i, - css
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08
A NEW PLAN PROPOSED.
A Suggestion That the Electoral
Vote be Counted by the Supreme
Court.

ST. LOUIS, December 3.-Ex-senator
Carl Schurz, John B. Henderson and
other prominent men of this city have
forwarded 4 letter to the President of
the United States Senate, relative to the
counting of the electoral vote, with the
reauert that he lay it before the Senate
They say that the present condition of
the country calls for some action which
will settle the political disquietudr
The clause in the Constitution respect
ing the canvassing of the electoral vote
is quoted and pronounced indefinite and
liable to diverse construction. The at
tempt TO canvass the vote in joint ses
sion Of Congress is deprecated as Ger
tain to raise p.rtizan i-surs, and devci
oP strife which may prove most di-a=-
trou- to the country. The letter ihen
proposes M the remedy that the Who'll.
matter shall he transferred to the Sn-
prsme Court Of the United States il
is urged that is the only tribunal in
which fair and unpartizan decision
one which will satify the whole people
can be obtained. To effect THE, the
letter proposes that the two houses
shall impove the three weeks preceding
Christmas in framing and agreeing upon
a constitutional smendment placing in
the Supreme Court the duty OF can vase
ing the ELECTORAL vote. The most of
the State Legislatures meet immediate
ly after the holidays, when the amend
ment could be submitted, and the letter
holds to the opinion that the amendmen,
would be ratified without delay, so tha,
it could be made part OF the Con.,itn.
tion and apply to the present election
Both Of the Presidential candidates, il
is urged, would recognize the wi.dom o
this course, and both Republican ant
Democratic Legislatures would Yatify il
The letter dwells at length on the wis
dom Of removing this important matter
from tribunal likely 70 be affected b.
partisan strife.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

ga large Illicit distilIeTy WIS seized
Saturday, on West Fourth first street,
Tenth avenue New York. Property
valued at s25, 1000, belonging to Edward
Roche, was confscated The principal
and workmen escaped. Sixty-three
thousand dollars worth Of tobacco i'm
ported from Havana in june last, hv
Wells & Co., was seized on the ground Of
fraudulent allowance for excessive dam
ages made 10 the owners bv the Ap-
praiser's officers, by which the Govern
ment lost several thousand dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

y funny case has arisen in England.
The Supervisor of Excise summoned a
gentleman named Henry Malcome Ram
say, residing at Twickenbam, for keep
ing carriage without license Mr.
Ramsay wrote an explanation to the
Supervise and used seal to fasten the
envelope; thereupon the Supervisor
brought second action against him for
illegally using armorial bearings. put
ting in the envelope ms evidence. Mr..
Ramsay explained that the seal Eas an
old one belonging to his father, and that
he did not know that he was doing anv
harm bv using it, hnt WAS fined s25.
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T. II.
Dec. ], 1876. 34w3

Having disposed Of our carringe fac
tory hy sale to Me--rs. Bowman &
MechlinR. and gone out of business.
We are desirons Of sqnaring our books
at once. All persons indebted to us are
therefore requested to call and aettle
their accounts without further delay
We trust that this call will be promptly
hedeed. ard save ms the necessity OF
compelling set,leaents. We mean bus.
iness. and hope this notice will be sniff
cisnt to 20 impress all interested.
GnIMM q GALIIE.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

At last, the Csnvsssing Boards Of all
the disputed States" have finished their
work, and issued certificates Of election
70 the Hayes & Wheeler Electors. But
their action does not seem 10 have set
tied the great question. The Tilden
Electors Of those States convened on the
same day tha, the Hayes Electors cas,
their ballots, and proceeded to vote for
their candidates. When the votes are
announced in the Senate, a frst-class
row will no doubt be inaugurated-the
duration and result of which no one can
foreaee.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

A few days since we were shown n
diamond ring, made upon order, by Mr.
Cordray of Curran's Jewellery establish
ment of this place, and are free to say
that for besuty of design and elaborate
workmanship. it is at least equal to sim
liar work turned out 10y the more pre-
teDtious establi-hments "f the cities
The fortunate posscssor of Gbis really
beautiful snd valuable piece of Jewel
ry" will no doubt feel fully warranted
in speaking good word for friend Jesse
md his skilful assistant.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

Before We take our leave of our old
friends and customers, we wish to ten
der our thanks TO them for their patron
age; and We will introduce to you Mr.
II. Z. Chslfant, who will use you right
Please give him fair trial, and you
will be sstisiied. We want all our old
customers to continue to deal at the old
stand.
ARNOLD HELSER.
April ID, 1875.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

We were exposed last week TO pitt
less storm, that wet our feet and stock
ings, and indeed our ptrson all over
In fact we took cracking cold, which
brought sore throat and severe symp-
toms Of fever. The good wife asserted
her authority, plunged our feet in hot
water, wrapped u. in hot blankets, and
sent our faithful son for = bottle OF
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t is a splen-
did medicine-ples.a.t to take and did
the job. We slept soundly through the
night and awoke we'll the next morning
We know we owe our quick recovery to
the Pectoral, and shall not hesitate tc
recommend it to all who need such a
medicine Tehnacana (Tsx.) Presby-
terian
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

II. p. Lon,z's patent improved wash
ing machine. is by many said to be .hs
best thing Of the kind before the public.
A company, consisting Of Msssrs. Lentz,
westall, and Myers & Yarnrll, all Of
this place, has been formed for the man
ufacture and sale Of the machine.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08
To Land Buyers |!
A FRFE RIDE!
OVER LAND GRANT ROADS

UNER LAND GKANT ROADS.
/ am the only agent east of the Mis-
sissippi River. acting under appoint
ment received from Governors of West
ern States. My duties are to see that
you get Reliable Information and the
Best Possible Rates on Transportation
Don't fail to call on or write to me be-
fore making any arrangements relative
to moving your people or property.
Make no Charge for services.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

Our enterprising jeweler, Bro. Cur
ran. tells us that bu.iness.is having an
encouraging outlook, and that he has
more to do than ever before. His verv
fine display of superior goods Is certain
ly the best evidence that times are i'm
proving for he tells us fine good are the
kind he sells, which is certainly not an
uncomplimeutary observation.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

Bowman & Mechling, successors to
Grimm & Gallin. are now fairly under
way in the establishment lately vacated
BY @. h g., and are putting up some
fine and good work. The new propris-
tors will no doubt, maintsin the excel
lent reputation Of the factory.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

Isasc Weaver, assignee Of Thomas
Drake, will close out large lot Of dry
sood', rcady-msde clothing. notions,
etc, at public sale, at his place Of busi
ness on East Msin street. commencing
on Thursday evening next, r.d contin
ming from night 10 night, until the
stock il disposed Of.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
employed: cleansing the stomach and
bowels, and even the blood. In small
doses of one pill q day, they stimulate
the digestive organs and promote Wig
orous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than a quarter of century, ana
have obtained a worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
eaSed action In the several aSsinils-
tive organs of the body, and are 90
composed that distractions within
their range can rarely withstand or
evade them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints OF every
body, but also formidable and danger.
Gus diseases that have baffied the best
OF human skill. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time, the safest and best physic for
children. BY their aperient action
they gripe much less than the common
purgatives, and never give pain when
the bowels are not infiamed. They
reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing
Il from the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions
in all climates, containing neither
calomcl nor any dcleterious drug,
these Pills may be taken with safety
by anybody. Their sugar-coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant to take; while being
purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use In any quantity.
rRxPAkkD ~
Or. J. 6. AVER 4 co.. tsSe,l, Mass.
prnofiaal and Aualvtie.l che1,fs<a.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

All persons who are indebted TO me
are requested 70 call and settle up before
the hrss day Of January 1877. Any nc.
counts unsettled At that date will bs left
with an officer for collection. Save
costs and comply with this request. for
this notice 10 meant for all who oue me.
N. DENIsoN.
Dec. 7th, 1876.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08
Mrs. j. H. willard

Respectfully announces to the people Of
Somerset, that she is now giving lessons
on the Piano and Organ, and from her
abundant experience in teaching, she
will guarantee satisfaction 70 her pat
rons. To those wishing advancement in
this art, We would advise them TO call
early At her residenss en- North colum.
hus street.
Ma 2oth, ls7ls Z
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Important Caution,

None are genuine unless the signature Of J.
HAYDoCK. as agent for the United States, sur
rounds each box of Pills. and Ointment. 4
dering sut Information as may lead to the de-
lection of anv party parties counterfeiting
the medicines or vending the same, knowing
them to be spurious
%S*:*Sold at the manufactory of Professor HoL-
LowAY Co., New York, and by all respectable
druggists and dealers in medicines throughout
the civilized world, in boxes at Is cents 81
and 81 each.
BSThere is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
N. B.-DirectiOns for the guidance Of patients
in every disorder are affixed to each hoI.
Office, liz Liberty Street New, York.
Nov. II, 1876. 32v4y1
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Somerset oficiaI I,irectory,
Somerset Church Directory,

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every SUNDAY at
101a A. NJ. Sunday School A. NJ. Rev D. NJ.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
NJ. Vespers p NJ. Rev. D. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 101z A NJ.
Sabbath School A. NJ. Rev. J. VanLaw,
Pastor.
REFORMED.
East Main Street Services at 101s o'clock 4.
n, and NJ Sabbath School al N. Rev
d NJ Loucks, Paster
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

The success ,u ao4 s'nrie4 l. trasa
Chicago; a dye-ge4r-old child, living
four miie' eou;h Of Grayviile. vas sit
ting before the ere eatinE NUS. The
parents seem to have been away, and
oaly one or two other little Children
present. By some means the child's
clothing caught FIRE, and in moment
abe was enyeloped ip flames The honss
threw her down, and actually striped
off the burning clothing, bnrning him
self severely. BY the time the parents
arrived, the noble dog had saved tbe
chiid's life"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08
Live Agents Wanted.

To sell DR.. Chase's Recipes; or Infor-
nation for Everybody, in every county
in the United States and Canadas. En-
larged by the publisher to GAS pages.
II contains over 1000 household recipes
and is suited TO all classes and condi
tions Of society. A wonderful hook and
household necessity. II sells at sight.
Greatest inducements ever offered TO
book agents. Sample copies sent by
mail. Postpaid. for $2O0. Exclusive
territory given. ATeHts more than
double their money. Address DR..
Chase's Steam Printing House. Ann
Arbor, Michigan. Sans
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08
BAYLIES

Great Mercantile College. Keokuk,
iowa, on the Misslssippi Prof. VIM.
II. Miller, General Manager. Nine
teenth year. Ahout Sixty dollars paw
all expenses, for Membership. Board
and Stationery. Bookkeepers, Penmen,
Rep"rters, Operators, Architects, Sur
yeyors and Teachers thoroughly fitted.
English branches free. Free Lecture.
by Eminen: Orators. Free Festivals
with Brass Band in College Hall. Free
furnished rorA,s for self boarding. Tel
graphing fIet Short hand writing free.
Good boarding clubs, and family board.
Railroad fare deducted: Immense busi-
ness in Keokuk. No vacation. Addre.s
Baylies College. Keokuk, Iowa. State
where you saw this advertisement.
v3nSy1
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OHIO FARMER,
Cleveland Ohio


Notice is herebv given that the firm
"f Ditioe d Hull, Grocers, has been dra
-olv, d by mutual consent-Mr. Hull
retiring from the firm. All persons in
debted to the late firm are requested to
call Mt once upon the undersigned and
make INN edia.e settlement of their in
debtedness. Accounts remaining un.
settled after 80 days from date, will be
placed in the hands of Justice of the
Peace for collection.
F. A. DITTOE.
Dec. ], 1876. 34w3
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A DYERTISING: Cheap: Goo

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Park Row, New York, for their PAM
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

George Goldman. the blacksmith, may
hereafter be found at his shop on North
street, in readiness 10 do all kinds OF
work in his line, cheap for casb. He 10
desirous that all who are indebted to
him should call at once and settle up.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08
You can get frst-class article Of
Crsnberrier at +. A. Diitoe's.

The Presidents message takes up q
large shnrs OF our space this week; but
m it is in many respects an important
document, our readers will no doubt be
glad 20 receive 10.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

Mr.. John Spencer. of Dayton, Ohio,
is visiting relatives in this place and vi
einity. lie represents affairs generally
as o. K. in and about DAYTON.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

Physicians recommend DR.. Bull's
Cough Syrup when all other medicine.
fail, ma certain cure for Bronchitis,
Sore Throat, and Coughs or Colds Of
long standing. For sale by all Drug
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

Attachment Notices." intended for
insertion in this paper, should be &C
eompanied with the cash. II they are
not, they will remain "out in the cold :"
AT least a. far as we are concerned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-12-08

All of which we will cell CHEAP
FOB CASH, and will be found ri ,ne
old AMI sell known room oi Arnold 4
Helssr. l respectfully solicit the pat
ronage of all who may want anything
in my line. Please call before purchas-
ing eiseW here.
H. G., CHALFANT.