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Help the Unfortunate!

We learn that an organized effort will
be made, headed by number of our
most enterprising and liberal citizens,
to procure substantial assistance for the
victims of the great fire in this place on
Monday night and Tuesday morning
last.
This is right. 1t is generous. 1t is
an exhibition of kindly concern for the
misfortunes and Affections of our neigh
bors that bespeaksa noble trait of char
acter 1t is movement that reflects
great honor upon all who are engaged
in it, and for the sake of the worthy peo-
pie who lost so heavily in that frey
ordeal, and for the credit Of the commu-
nifty, We hope to sbe it grand success.
Each and every one should feel it a
duty to give something to the sufferers,
and all should be prepared to do so
when called upon by the soliciting COM
mittees.
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Destructive Fire ut junction City

On Sunday about midnight, a fire was
discovered in Hitchcock g. Angles dry
goods Store, in the place where they
kept their oils and produce; but it had
made such advancement at the time of
its discovery that it was impossible to
arrest it. Nothing could be done but to
make an effort xsave the contents of
the store room, which resulted in the
rescue of about one fourth of the goods.
Adjoining this building was Higgins,
Hotel, which was also destroyed with q
portion of its contents, and adjoining
the hotol WAS Folks Drug Store, which
was consumed in turn with portion of
its contents; while adjoining the Drug
store was the residence of Mr. Sweeney
which was also destroyed. We have
not learned what the loss is estimated
at, but it will fall heavily upon the suf
ferers, as unfortunately they we're al
without insurance.
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were times during the progress of the
struggle when it seemed that all effort
would prove unavailing.
THE WOMEN CAME TO THE RESCUE
when assistance was greatly needed, and
rendered noble service in the matter of
carrying water, etc Their determined
labors had also the effect to cheer the
men who were standing up manfufly to
the work, and shaming just little the
few who were ''too feeble" to do more
than stand by and gaze upon the fright
full scene and the determined workers it
had called forth.
There is always good dead of ad-
verse criticism of the work of bodies of
unorganized persons in an emergency
like that of Monday night and Tuesday
morning; but when we consider the ex-
tent and ferceness of the confagration
that laid waste the central portion of East
Main street, and the means available
with which to meet it, and then the
manner in which it was met and finally
subdued, it seems that all must admit
that such criticism is in no wise peril
nent to the throng who did service on
that occasion. 1t is a marvel almost
that the town was not entirely destroyed,
and that it was mott due to the super
human endeavors of a portion Of our
citizens-many Of whom risked their
lives In the struggle to save it.
THE HOUSES DESTROYED
were,-The Planning Mill, the Dry
House, The Old Exchange, the Russell
House, Mrs. Cody's and Mrs. Filler's
residences-bo the latter on the south
side of the street-Mr. John Mautz's
residence, Mr.. Showers residence, and
Mrs. Chilcote's residence, and Bowman &
Johnson's blacksmith shop, and Mr.
Showers stable. The occupants of most
of the dwellings saved only portion Of
their household effects, and some lost
about all they possessed of that kind o
property. OF the sufferers, the follow.
ing had insurance:
Mohler & Danison, Knox Mutual
$1,000; Mr.. Showers, Knox Mutal, S400
Mrs. Mary Chilcote, Knox Mutual
$500; Mrs. Filler, Knox Mutual, $40(
on house, and 500 on goods. Th'
heavy losers-Mr. Russell of the Rus
sell House, whose loss must be in th'
neighborhood of at least $4,000; and thu
proprietors of the Planning Mill ant
Carriage Factory, whose loss foot
up to something near $19,000,-had NJ
4 insurance.
The following persons who were using
as residences portions Of some of tn
buildings destroyed, were losers to SOM
extent in household property: George H
Stafford, Jas. w. Graves, and VIM
Keenan,.
The family of Mr.. A. Nichols, VIII
were living in the Chilcote property
lost all their household goods, includin
nearly every article of clothing.
And the family of Mr.. Mautz los
everything with the exceptions of a yer
few articles of clothing.
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Loss Estimated at $685.
900 to $50, 900.

Our village has again been scourged
by fire-this time entailing loss of
property to the amount of $4,000 or
$4,000, and rendering homeless num-
Der of families, and throwing out of en-
ployment a number of workmen. The
story is briefly told.
ORIGIN OF THE FIRE.
About II o'clock Monday night, Mr..
Russell, proprietor of Russell House,
discovered that that part Of the Plan
ing Mill of Bowman, johnson & Mautz,
where the boiler was located, was on fire.
and at once gave the alarm. But owing
to the vast amount of highly combusti-
BILE material in the immediate vicinity
of the furnace, the flames had made
such frightful Roadway by the time of
the arrival of persons upon the scene,
that such thing as extinguishing them,
with the means at hand, was at once an
apparent impossibility. An entrance
was forced into the showroom of the
establishment where was a large amount
of finished work-buggies,' wagons, car
riages, &c, and an Intellectual effort
made TO save it from destruction. But
the moment the entrance was made, a
fiery column swept from about the fur
mace through the building, driving the
rescuers from the room. Repeated ef-
forts were afterwards made to re-enter
the building, but the intense heat ren,
dered them all futile, and it became
plain to all that the large planning mill
and carriage factory with all its contents
was doomed. As the fire spread, and got
fairly under way in the large and higher
part of the building, the flames roared
with 6erceness and rose TO heigh
that appalled, the powerless spectators
and at once created fears for the safety
of the town. That the fire originated
from the furnace, there seems to be littl,
doubt.
The flames rapidly spread to tn,
buildings Immediately east and west o
the factory, ard the scene became alarm
ing in the extreme. Then PRESENT.
Mrs. Filters building on the opposit
side Of the street took fire, and the un
Z ,tsorganized and excited people hardl.
new where and how to commence tn
ti.rl.t. hnt tbat ,,,,,ot h
made somewhere, and quickly too, if til
town was TO be saved from total destruc
q ton, was very manifest to all, and keen
: ly appreciated by all. Determine
bands of men therefore bent their ener
! gies at four different points TO arrest tn
A PROGRESS OF THE FIRE.
One point was Coolman's frame build
= ing across the alley west from the Ru!
) sell House; another was the frame hous
! owned by o. T. Mohler, and occupie
by George Nichols, on the south side
The street; the third was the Germa
!, Reformed Church on the same side; an
nj the fourth was Mrs. Chheote's house, @
!. the north side and acrossthealley We
from the large frape stSIcture known
the O'Keefe house. :
In the area bounded by the building
le named, the "devouring element" ha
,e things pretty much its own way, and
that space and within an hour or 80,
laid in ashes eleven buildings, and eau
ed greater loss of property than W
" ever before felt in Somerset.
IS. At the points named desperate effo
in was made to master the fire, and, thout
IS it proved successful in the end, the
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18

The big demonstration" of Monday
night and Tuesday MORNING last
brought in a number ofour rural friends
from quite distance. We discovered
several of them busily engaged in the
general battle against the fre-thus
showing the commendable disposition
which ever prompts n helping hand to
those in need.
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Change of Firm.

Having disposed of my interest in the
Meat Shop and the butchering 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
lst of February 1876, will be placed in
the hands of an officer for collection.
GEORGE kULLMAN.
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There is to be grand Tournament
Mt the grounds Of the Perry County l..
;. A. and NJ. A U. Society on Satur-
day, Sept, 2nd at which three prizes
are to be awarded, as follows: 1st prize
Lady's Gold watch; End, Ten Dollars in
Gold; 3rd Five Dollars in Gold. En-
trance fee to contest for the prizes 81 90.
Admittanee 1T the gate 25 cents.
For particulars see programme.
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To Teachers.

The next regular session Of the Perry
County Teachers Institute, will be held
in Somerset, commencing Monday Aug.
2s, 1876.
DIR. Paul Of Muskingum county, to-
Reiher with other prominent lecturers,
will be present. The leading teachers
and others is solicited
Arrangements have been made to hold
an examination at the close of the ses
sion. BY order Of the Elk. Committee.
ALBERT NooN, Sec'y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18
Ayers
Pectoral

The reputation it has attained, in
consequence of the marvellous cures it
has produced during the last half GEN.
tury, is sufficient assurance to the
public that it will continue to realize
the happiest results that can be desired.
In almost every section of country
there are persons, publicly known, who
have been restored from alarming and
even desperate diseasd the lungs,
by its use. All who Id tried 1t ac-
knowledge its SUPERIORITY and where
its virtues are known, no one heSltateS
as to what medicine to employ to re-
lieve the distress and suffering peculiar
to pulmonary affections. CHERRY PFC
ToRAL always affords instant relief, and
performs rapid cures of the milder va
rietieS of bronchial disorder, as well as
the more formidable diseases OF the
lungs.
As safeguard to children, amid
the distressing diseases which beset
the Throat and Chest of Childhood, il
is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multitudes are rescued and restored to
health.
This medicine gains friends at
every trial, rs the cures it is constantly
producing are too remarkable to be
forgotten. No family should be with
out it, and those who have once used
1t never will.
Eminent Physicians throughout the
country prescribe 1t, and Clergymen
often recommend it from their knowl-
edge Of its effects.
PREPAREp sY
Or. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BIZ ALL DRUGGISTS EyERxWHxRx.
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FARMERS
W4LTER'S PANOES.

W4LTER'S PANOES.
Waters Pianos, Grand Square and
Upright Are The Best Made; the Tone,
Touch, Workmanship, and Durability
Unsurpassed. Waters Organs, Con-
certo, New Orchestral, Vesper, Chapel,
Clariona, Orchestrion Chimes, and Cen
tennial Concerto Chimes, cannot be ex-
celled in tone or beauty The Concerto
Stop is a fine Imitation of the Human
Voice. The Orchestrion and Centennial
Organs have two and one half Octaves
of Bells tuned in perfect harmony with
the reeds, and in Allegro passages, their
effect is magical and electrifying. War
ranted for Six Years
Prices Extremely Low for cash.
Monthly Installments received. \ Lib
eral Discount TO Teachers, Ministers,
Churches, Schools, Lodges ETC., Travel
ling Agents Wanted.
Special inducements to the trade, il
Illustrated Catalogues Mailed. Second
hand Pianos and Organs at Great Bar
gains Horace Waters & Sons 4S1
Broadway, New York, Manufacturers
and Dealers.
General Agents for B. Shoninger Or
gan Co.. New Haven CT, and Sole and
Exclusive Agents for the sale of their
Organs in the States of New York, New
jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Indiana
and Michigan.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18
Live Agents Wanted.

To sell DIR. Chase's Recipes; or lnfor-
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. \ wonderful book and
a household necessity. 1t 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
Arhor, Michigan. Sans
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18
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; and at reasonable prices
Soliciting share of patronage, we are
Respectfully,
SO Lou. .hULLMAN & Bro.
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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.
1 have several farms to exchange for
Western lands and some ready cash.
Also, Western lsnds and ready cash
to exchange for real estate in this Sec
ton of Ohio.
7 desire to increase both my list of
Western lands and lands in this section,
ready for fair exchange.
MARTIN KAGAY,
80 Real Estate Agent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18

Walling has been shelved. lie was
weighed in 10 ebaIance and found want
ing, and was therefore tenderly laid up
iodry.
Gen. Thomas Ewing, the biggest gun
Of the Ohio Democracy, will take the
place now occupied by Mr.. Walling.
In the Convention at Lancaster, on
the vote stood Ewing 1872, Walling 40
This result is regarded in some quassers
rs soft.money victory. 3
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Pleasant and Profitable Employ.

ment.-"Beautiful!" "Charmingw"Oh,
how lovely W "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 cesfd-
entail circular Address +. GLEASON
& CO., 73S Washington ST., Boston,
Mass. l9m3
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18

Henry q. Filler OF Columbus drop
ped In upon his old friends in this
place on Tuesday evening, last; but his
stay was brief. lie returned by the morn
ming train Wednesday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18

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. So
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18

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. 4S
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18
GREAT FIRE!

Destruction Of Bo1CDaan,
johnson d Ma1ttz's Car
ri09e Factory and Plan-
ing MilL-The old Er-
change - The Russell
HOlLSe-And Residences
fMr. Maztt5, Mr.. Sho1O-
ers, Mrs. ChilcOte, Mrs.
Filler, and IlrS. Cody.
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Avoid Cold and Wet Feet.

l 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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A New Restaurant.
SOL. LEWIS,
and

have on handa fine stock of fine imported
liquors, such as Bourbon Whisky, Rye Whisky,
Berliner kummel Whisky, Gin, Holland Gin,
London Gin, Brandies, Rum, and Wines of the
finest grades that can be had. Milwaukee Lager
Beer, 40 cents gallon, elk glasses for 25 cents.
Cigars. Fresh Oysters received every day.
23ni3 SOL. LEVI.
September Il, 1879.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18

Walker n Russell are already receiv-
ing their Fall stock Of Boots and Shoes.
Call and see the great reduction in
prices. IS
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Two children of John NJ. Smith of
st. Johnsbiiry, N. Y, set fire to barn
accidentally and one of them was burn.
ed to death. The flames spread, destroy
ing several buildings.
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Mrs. 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.
May 29th, 1874. 7
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At Zion Picnic,

The following honorable gentlemen gen.
erously contributed $500 each to the re-
lief of our unfortunate suffer ers at the
late FIRE. The citizens of Somerset
would express their thanks and graft
tude for the good example set by those
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18

What every person says must be true.
1t is a fact, Dittoe & Hall sell goods
cheaper than any other house in the
county 33
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Fresh Beef.

TINE undersigned having fitted up the base
L ment Of the Clerks Office, in a convenient
manner, now occupies the same Meat mar
Set- The public are respectfully notified that
am prepared to accommodate them at all times
with choice Beef etc. at reasonable prices.
Ii is my aim to offer any customers the BEST
in my line the market affords Give me call.
April -, 1879. JOSEPH ATT
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COALsCoALy
IHeBeSt and Cheapest
AT GREEN'S BANK.

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. l7w4
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Wanted!

1000 bushels Damson Plums at the
Peoples store. Highest price will be
paid.
HAMILTON & CO.,
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ALSO, MY VALUABLE FARM OF
160 ACRES.

Well adapted for grazing or farming.
Said Farm contains about $500 Fruit
Trees, consisting oil the best varieties of
Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, and
Ounces; about 30 acres Of The Best OF
Timber, and 80 acres of New Ground.
Also
4 Splendid Fish Pond, we'll stocked
with Black and River Bass
The above named property is situated
, miles south Of Somerset, adjoining the
St. Joseph farm, and will be offered for
sale at l o'clock P NJ on the day above
stated. Terms: $500 cash in hand;
balance on easy terms.
Aug. 3, 1876. D. II. LENTZ.
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Everybody k1aors that J. c. Curran
sells goods at reasonable figures, and that
is why so many patroniZe him.
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Bowman, johnson & Mautz's Loss.

From Messrs. Bowman, johnson &
Mautz's, We get the following correct
figures of the loss which they sustained
by the fire.
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The One. Price Store!--Walker &
Russell are the boys. 18
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! will offer for sale at my residence .
miles South of Somerset, on
Wednesday, August %. 1876,
Ny entire lot of Property, consisting in
part of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hay in
stack, Oats in granary, Rye IN sheaf,
Grapes on the vine, and % acres of good
corn in the field; ore two-horse Wagon,
l spring Wagon, l Moving Machine, l
Tanning Mill, Feed Cutter, Ground
Roller, Plows, Harrows, and great ma
ny other articles too numerous to men,
ton. Also, lot of household furniture.
and lot of lumber, shingles, rails, and
~ood Terms made known on day of
ale.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
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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.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-08-18

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
building-over B. Whltmer's 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 he is enabled to make
pictures just as good on cloudy 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 beauti-
full picture to hang on the wall, which
would be an ornament to the room and
keepsake invaluable
Also, nice assortment of frames,
cases, albums, &c. IF you 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. 16-tf
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No one in Perry co., can beat Geo
Nichols on fine harness.
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NEW MILLINERY
AND
FANCY GOODS.

Grateful to the public for
the liberal patronage be-
sto1Ced upon me, I hare
the pleasure of Offering
the ne1Uest and most fa-
Uorite styles of Spring and
Summer Hats, Bo7auets,
Ribbons, &C., and o. choice
and select Uariety Of Fan
cy Goods, zChich I will sell
cheaper than can be p1tr-
chased in any other esta6-
HshDae7at in Perry county.
Bg Give me call, in Mathews
building, 1st door. east side North Co
lumbus Street.
JENNIE RUDOLPH.
April 7, 1876. 52mS
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Somerset Church Directory,

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday at
1012 \. NJ. Sunday School 9 A. NJ. Rev D. NJ.
Wiseman Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A.
NJ. Vespers P. NJ. Rev. D. Fl. Noon, Pastor
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 1917 A. NJ.
Sabbath School a. N. Rev. J. VanLaw,
Pastor.
REFORMED.
East Main Street. Services at 1917 O'Clock A.
NJ, and NJ. Sabbath School at 9 NJ. Rev
ID NJ Loucks, Faster.
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Remember when you want collars,
that they can be bought at the Clothing
Store of Mains & Bro, from FIVE to ten
cents a box cheaper than elsewhere in
town. All the various styles for sale.
Fine engraving done TO order on short
notice at Curran's.
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