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The Markets.

EAST LIBERTY, August 22.-Re-
ceipts of Cattle to-day 81 cars, or l 1894
head, all for this market Supply full
with an active market, and prices much
the same as last week this time. Best
Hose, medium to good 44@42c, com
mon 404ic. Receipts Hogs to day 935
head; Workers Sc 22@G so, Philadelphia
Sc 50@6 80. Receipts Sheep to day s.
600 head; selling at S4@5.
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NOTICE..

MARIA G BACKENSTOS now OF GAINESVILLE,
lied that her husband, Charles Z. Backenstos, of
Somerset Perry County, Ohio, did, on the 4th
day OF August, 1876, file his petition in the Of
within and fer the county of Perry aforesaid,
charging the said Maria G. Backenstos with
having been wilfully absent from him, the said
Charles Z. Backenstos, for more than three years
last past, without any sufficient cause or justifi-
cation therefor on his part, and asking that he,
the said Charles L. Backenstos, may be divorced
from her, the said Maria q. Backenstos, for the
cause aforesaid; which petition will stand for
hearing ct the next term of said court.
CHARLES L. BACKENSTOS,
By WIN. SPENCER, his Atty.
August 4, 1876. 17w6
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A Secret Wedding in Ohio.

\ telegram from Xenia, to the Cincin-
natl Gazette gives an account of secret
wedding which took place three months
since, the parties being Charles F. Stitt
and Miss Emma c. Hivling, daughter
of A. Hivling, President of the First
National Bank of Nenia. The telegram
says: Mr.. Stitt used to reside here, and
is now travelling for New York cloth
ing house The affection which existed
between Charles and Miss Emma was
not encouraged by the parenta, and
hence the love which laughs at locks
devised plan by which he could bring
the two together. Emma met Charles
in Richmond, Ind, a minister was call
ed upon, and the twain were made one.
the wife returning to her fathers house
and the husband pursuing his course
as travelling salesman. This event took
place in June, and until yesterday the
changed condition of the parties was not
suspected. Miss Hivling accepted the
invitation of youths, accompanying them
to entertainments, and perhaps receiv-
ing some additional profers matrimo-
nial, no one suspecting that the lady
who had consented to hestow upon the
gallants the favor of her company was
staid- Mrs. Stitt. Well, the matter got
whispered about. One friend was taken
into confidence, and she took another,
and the secret was ott. The marriage
was broken to the parents Monday even
ing, and they felt outraged, but will most
probably submit to the inevitable and
take the children in friendly confidence
for good.
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I will 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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Some iiend incarmate attempted to
throw an express train from the track
near Rochester New York, Saturday
night. 4 rail was placed on the track
at point whore the embankment was
sevcnty-fire feet high, in such n manner
as to make il absolutely certain that the
whole train wou!d go over. Fortunate
ly man walking on the track discover
ed the men at work, and he notified a
farmer near, named Wright, who sue
ceeded in stopping the train just in time
by swinging a lantern. Ahont one hun
dred passengers were on board the train.
I. In response to many inquiries, the
publishers Of Scrihner announce that the
village described by al. H." as Hide.
and-Seel> Town" in their Midsummer
Holiday (AugusD number, is the little
town Of Princeton, Mass, situated un-
der the shadow ofthe Wachusett Noun
tain and noted throughout the Bay
State for the attractive features which
we're described and illustrated in 81
J HIS" sketch.
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Pleasant and Profitable EmpIoy

Pleasant and Profitable Employ
ment. =" "Beautiful!" "Charming" "Oh,
how lovely v' "What are they worth ?"
&c. Such are exclamations by those
who see the large, elegant New Chromos
produced by the European and Ameri
can Chrome Publishing Co. They are
all perfect Gems of Art. No one can
resist the temptation to buy when see
ing the Chromos. Canvassers, Agents,
and ladies and gentlemen out of en-
ployment, will find this the best open
ing ever offered to make money. For
full particulars, send stamp for coniid-
entail circular. Address +. GLEASON
& CO., 13S Washington ST., Boston,
Mass. l9m3
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VI rs. j. II. 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 to her pat
rons. To those wishing advancement in
this art, we would advise them to call
early at her residence on North Column
bus street.
Nav 24fh 1871 Z
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It was reported at Weeling, last eve
ming, that q school mistress was waylaid
a few days since, at Glencoe, Ohio, and
outraged, after which the ruffians cut ont
her tongue and otherwise maltreated her
person No names are given. and no
arrest made. as vet.
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THE OLDEN TIMES.
Things that Took Place In Somerset
Fifiy-five Years Ago.
Number 22.

In order to give the reader more
definite idea Of the acrimony Of the
mills and An;i-Mills War Of 1921 ]
impose upon the printer the task Of
publishing an address which occupies
the entire inside columns Of The Wet
on World and Poiaicai Ifekler," Of Sept.
2G, 1921. AZ that war is matter Of
history now, and was then only strife
among politicians, there can be no OBJ
lection. in giving the.facis in such a
shape ~ wall give n fair reflect Of a
strife that ran through the whole of the
summer and fall Of that eventful year.
Every paper that was is'uei for the
space Of about of about i've months
was fair duplicate in spirit and Ian
guagc Of the one copied below. The
"Tiekler" was n sixteen-column sheet,
containing two pages to the side, and
when tie reader scans the space one
side Of the Ticker occupies in the
Pass he will know abont how much
matter the old pioneer paper Of Somer'
set contained. Here follows the ad
drcss with accompanying aiiiyadiis:
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Go to Skinner and Bros Drug Store
and examine their fine stock Wall Pap
per and Window Curtains, nearly one
Hundred different patterns of wall paper
on hand which they offer for CASH. 80
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To Land Buyers
A FRFE RIDE
OVER LAND GRANT ROADS.

/ am the only agent east of the Mis-
sissippi River, acting under appoint
ment received front 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. l
Make no Charge for services.
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One observation more: 1t appears that A Elder
ESQ, laying aside every feeling Of delicaey, Iii
he ever had any) issued summons to compel a
person TO give testimony against the opposing
candidate and that he actually proceeded to
take the deposition OF DR.. Grlggs. For 4 candi-
date to exercise his official powers TO DESTROY
the credit and standing Of his opponent is, we
believe, an unprecedented act in the history OF
elections, and such one as bears no proof OF
Daoderty Or deiicdey in the author.
VI hen men lose sight of that etiquette which
Is due 10 their compeers and travel out of the
line OF their duty in order to injure their fel-
lows, common justice will warrant retaliation
ard il that gentleman should find his conduct
exposed TO public ,i.9, he can console himself
with the idea thai he IS me person VINO began
the attack.
1t was not intended by 1Hr. .Bills, OF his
friends that word should be uttered derogatorv
TO the interests, grating to the feelings OF his
opponent, but the course pursued by caudi-
date for the same office renders this forbearance
no longer necessary, or indeed prudent.
But If the assertions of Mr. pamphleteer were
correct, why did not Reading township reject
-lr. Mills in 1918 as their Justice OF the Peace?
Why were not those heinous crimes aIledged
| against him then he rejected?
| Because his enemies knew that such falsehoods
| 4 calumnies would never be believed where Nr
! Mills was well known. Not a word was then said
and in the fall of 1919 Mr.. llls was reelected a
! Justice by vote Of 1s5 10 81.
| Gentlemen. the matter is now before ,-or-
Read and Judge for yourselves.
MANY CITIZENS.
The above will close what ! have to
say in reference to the Mills War"
The whole resulted in strife for the
mastery of the political leadership OF
the county The citizens of the county
generally believed that Mills complete.
ly vindicated himself from all the char.
ges his enemies brought against him, and
up TO the time of his death he was mas.
ter of the situation. Most of the enmi-
ty that existed against him came from a
band Of politicians in the town, nearly
all of whom had some political aspira
tions. Mills was an active and success
ful politician, and there is not a doub
but he was also pure man who would
scorn to do an unfair thing with those
he was called upon to do business for
He appeared to be a kind of centra
luminary, and many applied to him fol
the transaction of little favors which ht
was at all times ready to do as matter
Of accommodation.
: think the reader will not regre
wading through the foregoing address
Il will give him something of the spiri
that was prevalentin Somerset 80 year
ago. The town was then in its infancy
and what We have given belongs to tn,
history Of that day. might give NOR
e but it would only be duplicate O
: what / have given, with now and thel
a variation.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-25
NICK'S
Flower and Vegetable Garden

is the most beautiful work Of the kind
in the world. 1t contains nearly l50
pages, hundreds of fine illustrations, and
four Chrome Plates of Flowers, beauti-
fully drawn and colored from nature.
Price 80 cents, in paper covers; 90 cents,
bound IN a1agant cloth
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Flowers-Beautiful Flowers.

Lovers Of flowers are respectfully IN
formed that all my Towering plants are
now in bloom, and that the same are
offered for sale at the lowest prices at
my Greenhouse on Columbus street,
Somerset, Ohio. P. G. MATTHrEs.
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!Siaie n ohm, PeJrg CgUnfg-zs.
samuel Eakins came before me Joseph Petty
a Justice Of the Peace in said county and was
duly sworn deposeth and saith thar some time
In the spring Of 1873, he obtained writ OF at
tachmpni against property claimed by William
Cochran or C0ckerill and that said writ was ex-
ecufed by Johu Trout, and that said Trout put
tvo hor.;.- IN he stable Of Jesse Young, then Of
somerset, and left the balance Of said property
ia care Of said Young this depOnent further
saith that said Young charged said Cochran or
C,cksrill with giving him a bad note before
that time, aud that Young said he must
he satisfied for said note and some other
accounts before he would let said propert
away from him=-this deponent further saith
that he afterwards saw the property with said
Cochran or Cockcrill and smy IN, and has reason
10 believe that said Young was fully satisfied
before no let said property 90 from him. AND
further saith not. August 20, 1871
SAMUEL EAKINS.
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Notice of Appointment.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
u has been appointed and qualified as the
EXecator OF the asst viii and testament OF Will
liam Sanderson, late of Perry county, Ohio,
deceased. JOSIAH PETTY.
August Is. 1916. 1GW3
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Here then is the fact. The Judgment was
purchased on the LIST Of August and the money
paid ia on the 7th by Foncannon and by Mus
selman's consent appropriated 20 that use. Mr..
Mills had issued execution at the request Of Mr..
skinner and at his desire had stopt il when he
found he could get nothing by law. Mr. Mills
purchased the judgment without knowing y hen
he would get the money or whether ever be
would. He ran the risk Of this and the whole
regret is that lie did not eventually lose the
money.
The next are the iep0sitions Il Young. FILLER
Pool ami Eatb. These were fuily answered ig
the Western World u the I'D August last Sc
now again publish the dopa-i'i"us token i'y -jr.
Mills ON that i"I,. auloIapt j. useless "ti
papers 80 plain.
State Of Ohio Pe1y C0sHfg-ss.
Before me Joseph Petty, Justice of The Peace
in said county, personally came John Trout,
who being duly sworn, GcpJseth and saith
that sometime in the spring Of 1873 this depOn-
ent was Coroner uf Perry County, and as Coron-
er executed a writ If attachment on the proper
erty Of one COckerill, perhaps " IN Cockerill, or
AZ least on property claimed by said Coekerin,
4 that two horses were put into the stable Of
jesse Young, and tine whole property was lefg
with said lCung. beppnent further saith that
something vas said about q ten dollar counter
felt. jTuaLa note which CucKeriu had OF had
passed, said Young refused 10 let the property
go until he satisfied; and that on nnal settle
ment, was satisfied, and told this depgnent that
he was satisfied, and he then let he property
20. said depOuent further saith that said note
was examined by Col. Beckwifh and thought TO
be a counterfeit, but was not proven a SUCH
Aud further saith not. August llth ISL.
] TnIIN TPOT-T
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Western Land Owners

Willing to trade for lands in this sec
tion of Ohio, will do we'll to inform me
by mail, or otherwise.
have several farms TO exchange for
Western lands and some ready cash.
Also, Western lands and ready cash
TO exchange for real estate in this sec
tion of Ohio.
/ desire to increase both my list of
Western lands and lands in this section.
ready for fair exchange.
MARTIN kAGAY,
80 Real Estate Agent
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Music! Muslc!-All lovers of music
can procure sheet music of all kinds at
Matthies & Co.'S. A large stock just re-
ceived-and any pieces not on hand will
be sent for on short notice, as orders will
be filled twice week. Teachers will be
allowed the usual discount. As
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VICKS

Flower and Vegetable Seeds
are the best the world produces. They
are planted by a million people in
America, and the result is, beautiful
Flowers and splendid Vegetables. A
Priced Catalogue sent free to all who
enclose the postage-a cent stamp.
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Hick's Floral Guide.

This is beautiful Quarterly Journal,
finely illustrated, and containing an ele-
gait colored Frontispiece with the first
number. Price only 25 cents. for the
year The first number for 1876 just is
sued Address
JAMES WICK, Rochester, NY.
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1t was on distant seas and years ago
that the incident occurred, says the New
York Tribune, but the moral is fresh,
and warns all men everywhere against
mixing drinks or medicines or princi-
ples-as, for instance, hard and soft
money in the same platform. A certain
sea captain, as is the custom of his craft,
had taken with him Oh a voyage chest
of medicines together with a manual of
allopathic practic, by consulting which
the appropriate remedy for any set of
symptoms could be selected. On one
occasion, sailor, complaining that he
had Something on his stomach" ap-
piled to the skipper for relief. According
to the handbook a wineelass of No. 10
was the specific for this particular mala-
dy. But there had been many other
stomachs with something on them, as
they sailed, and the calls for wine-
glass of No. Is had been so numerous
that the supply was exhausted. Now
the captain was man of resources, and
he rose to meet the emergency. He
would mix half wineglass of No.
with an equal quantity of No. 7, and
unless arithmetic was altogether de-
lusion and snare, the result would be
equivalent to square dose of No. Is
So the compound was stirred up and the
sailor took it in. The effect was sudden
and alarming, aud although there re.
mained very little en- the stomach Of
the patient, the captain averred that he
had lost all faith in mathematics, and
medicine and compromise.
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60 AL. COAL.
IReBest 0asG Cheapest!
AT GREEN'S RANK

Joshua Green desires to inform the
public that his Coal is as good as the
best, and none of it as bad as the worst,
and all cheaper than the cheapest to be
had at any other place in this County.
Price at the Bank cents per bushel,
and full so pounds to the bushel guaran-
teed. Call and see. Silver money not
refused. 17w4
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The largest, finest and best selected as
sortment of gold and gold-plated chains,
for both ladies and gentlemen, ever Of
fered in Somerset, at J. c. Curran's.
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Largest and cheapest line of teas in
town at Dittoe & Hull's grocery.
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TO WESTERN EMIGRANTS 2

For Maps, Railroad Time Tables, Land
Circulars; Land Exploring Tickets, Low
Rates on Household Goods and Stock,
and Reliable Information relative to the
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-25

Go to Walker & Russell and get a
pair of their first-class fine Boots war
ranted to fit the foot and please the eve.
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Joseph Petty, J. p.
STATE Of Ohio, Perry County

Isaac Pence being duly sworn before me,
George Oyermier sen. a Justice of the Peace for
said county, on this 9th OF August 1921, de-
p0-eth that he was the complainant in the case
Of the State Of Ohio vs.. William CETisty when
he was arrested and brought before Roswell
Mills ESQ: that he was present during the ex-
animation Of said Chrisiy; that said Mills did
his duty and made out the mittimus and deiv-
cred il to the constable officiating before said
Christy made his escape, and Mills had left his
Office before the escape. Deponent further
saith that Mills said nothing To encourage said
Christy to run away, but on the contrary did
his duty ms correct as any man could do. And
further saith not ..-.
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= Young Hyson Tea, new and sweet,
The best in the market, at 81 per pound,
at Hamilton's store.
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What every person says must be true.
1t is a fact, Dittoe * Hall sell goods
cheaper than any other house in the
county. AZ
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wEST!
Call on or Address

J. NJ. KELLY.
General Emigration Agent, n. W.
Corner Fourth and Vine Streets Direct
ly Opposite the Post Office Cincinnati,
Ohm
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JOEL sTRAwN,
THOMAS WILSON,
LEONARD REAM,
SAMUEL KRATZER,
VILLA ISPENCER,

Pheasant Township. Fairfield County Ohio, Now
eIAbvr Ioth iS'l9.
We whose names are hareUnto annexed, do
certify that the Bearer, -jfT. Roswell Mills has
been employed by Us during the last twelve
months aS Teacher Of an English school. In
this period lie has paid the most faithful atten-
lion I" his business. and his Pupils have made
such unexpected improvement that We believe
hv has given paiyes.l satisfaction 10 his employ
eIs. We further certify that we Join the more
cheer1ully in expressing our apprU ton Of lfr.
Mills in consequence Of his having uniformly
supported, 10 the best Of our knowledge, an ug-
s3sgFt.f r.Cs-QJ f5ayg~sg-
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MARKET REPORT.

Don't forget; you can get one yard of
wall paper at SINNERS for one cent.
Picture cord, tasseIs, window shades
any kind you want, at SINNERS.
WANTED.-$1500 from parties whose
accounts are past due. We are selling
now strictly for cash at greatly reduced
Ldseo and desire speedy adjustment of
all past due accounts at once.
Respectfully, &c.
J. {. CURRAN.
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Joseph Petty, J. p.
I&nte of Ohio. Peril (OMntN--Ss.

Robert Spencer beng duly sworn depOseth
and saith that he was one Of the Spencers who
was arrested by Joseph Pool, in April 1920 by
peace warrant, mot assault L battery issued
by Roswell Mills, Esq, and that he on the
same evening of the arrest, entered into a re-
cognizance to appear at the next court and ans
wer to the charge and that be was not dis
charged by said Mills at that time, un
less his being set at liberty after giving bail to
attend at court should be considered a dis
charge | afterwards understood the charge was
dropped by consent OF the complaint. And
further saith not. -
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.Stnte Of Ohio, Perry CotHiy-SS.

Joseph Bowman being duly SWORN before m,e,
Joseph Petty, Justice Of the Peace IN said
county, on this 18th August, 1871, deposeth that
h. was an assistant in the case of the State Of
Ohio against VIM Christy, when he was arrested
aud brought before Roswell Mills, Esq. That he
was present during the examination Of said
Chrisiy, that said Mills remarked this was the
secnni crime that said ChrisIy was detected i'll,
and that said Mills asked said Bowman what he
should do with said ChTisty-that Bowman told
Mills he knew the law best. Likewise that the
said Mills did his duty and made out the miti-
mus of said Christy. and delivered it either ia
the constable or sheriff, and heard the sheriff tell
prisoner that he was now in his custody and
must come along with him, this deponent furth-
er saith that he neither seen or heard any
thing from said Mills to aid or abet the prisoner
to run away And further saith not.
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SAMUEL CONFER,
JOHN HITE,
CHRISTIAN CAGY,
HENRY CCLP,
ISAAC HITE,
ABRAHAM SPITLER,
JOHN sPITLER,
FREDERICK sIPEL,
MARTIN RUFFNER,
BENJAMIN RCFFNER.
JACOB MCSSELMAN,
HENRY KELLER,
SHAN SINNET,
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ROBERT SPENCER.

Also appeared Jesse Spencer, who being duly
sworn deposeth and saith that he was one Of the
Spencers arrested by Joseph Pool as stated in the
above and that he is the one who was charged
with taking the watch. This deponent saith
that he was not discharged at the time, but he
was recognized to appear at court, but he under-
stood the charges we're afterwards dropt by con-
sent OF the complainant. And further saith
not. - .,-~,,-,,
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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..
H. c. ChalfaDt, who will use you right.
Please give him fair trial, and you
will be satisfied We want all our old
customers to continue to deal at the old
stand.
ARNOLD & HELSER-
ADril II 1ST6
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SEMEN.