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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
st. Nicholas for April.

Is a genuine spring number, filled with
fresh and timely articles. The very bright
est and sweetest spring poetry in English
literature is represented in Lucy Larcom's
"Songs of SPRING" and Mr. Brooks's fine
article on Birds" forms fitting welcome
to the return of the merry songsiers. E1s-
ter, too. is remembered by pretty tablet.
and by very interesting article, Cur "a
Customs of Easter" describing the various
ways in which the day is observed among
different nations; and April Fools Day
gets its share of attention in short arti-
Gle, with funny illustrations. Several stor-
les in the number also seem to have been
selected for their sprightiy character
Sam Clemson, The Second" by Mr.. Frank
R. Stockton, Turning the Cats" with
four beautifully executed pictures, and
Hans Gottenlieb, the Fiddler" being each
full Of fanciful jollity.
Yet all this spring-time lightness is ad-
mirably seasoned with articles of more
serious tone, kpt equally well-written.
The departments are well stocked, as
usual, and the young people who are study
ing French will welcome the French story
of "Cecileaet Lulu" and find pleasure and
profit in translating it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

il is the simplest thing in the world for
any3 one to see what makes our taxes SO
high and scarcely anything to show for it.
In the first place look at the number Of Of
fcers and their salaries our county, town
ships and villages are taxed to keep up
Then look to the extravagant amounts paid
for constructing bridges and culverts, and
in fact everything that is paid out of the
public fund. Bridges that were built but
two and three years ago at double the cost
that substantial bridges could have been
built for, had it been properly advertised,
will have to be replaced the coming sum
mer. Meeting after meeting is held by the
different officers whose place il is to see 10
the public wants, which should be done at
one meeting. This county is paying snDu-
ally thousands of dollars in the way oftax-
es that they receive net the least benefit
from. This state of affairs will continue
until the people make up their minds to
throw away party prejudices and vote for
their own interests and the welfare of the
general public. II money has been paid
out of the public funds that should not
have been (Which is undou btedly the case
some one is responsible ;and it should be
replaced. We will do all we can to have
it done, and all we ask is for the tax payers
to stand up for their rights and we will at
tend to the looking Of these matters up
Already there has been refunded to the
county Treasure about one hundred dollars
that was overcbarged for printing, and had
il not been done there would have been
that much more drawn from the Treasury.
We urge upon every voter to go to the
polls next Monday, and cast his ballot for
men who will look to the interests Of the
public. Let us have economy in our viii
lagos and townships, and when the time
comes we will say to our county officers
Just what they have to do. The PRESS is
free from all political parties and rings, and
intends to pay strict attention to our coun'
| ty and township affairs, and all we ask il
| for the citizens of the different townships
to assist US in procuring the expenditures
and we will lay before them where the fal
/ lias
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
Scribner for April.

or the number of occasional papers on
American sports," announced by Scribner's
Monthly in last November, three have al
ready been published, viz: Salmon Fish
ing" "Bay Shooting" and "Trout- ishing
in the Rangeley Lakes" These papers
have all been written by men of recognized
authority and have uniformly appealed to
the sportsmen and not to the sporting
man." The same may be truthfully said
of the fourth, "Some American Sporting
Dogs" which appears in the April num-
ber, and is from the pen of William NJ.
Tileston, Esq, OF the "Forest and Stream"
The unique illustrations of this paper in
clude wood cuts Of celebrated American
hunting dogs. The writer discusses the
comparative value of pointers and settlers,
training dogs for the field, etc. Of light
character also is Howard Pyle's illustrated
sketch of "Chincoteague, "a little-visited
island OF wild ponies off the Virginia
coast. "Out of my Window at Moscow"
BY Eugene Schuyler, contains Sketches of
Russian life and manners by an acute OBJ
server, with some remarkable pictures. A
fourth article, "a Trip to the Black Hills"
by Leander ?. Richardson, shows that all
is not gold that glitteis In the Deadwood
region; while a fifth, Mr.. Clarence Cooks
"Beds and Tables. Stools and Candle
sticks" contains some informal "talk here
and there" about dining -tables, decora-
tions, etc. There is also an illustration
with each of the serials; DR.. Holland s
"Nicholos Minturn," in which there is a
dinner at the Coates's; and "That Lass O.
Lowries," by Mrs. Burnett, which is to
end with the May installment and to ap-
pear in book form at once. Two drawings
by Mr.. Moran are given with "The Hills
of Linganore," poem by Mrs. NJ. W
Haekslton. In addition to the eight illus
trated papers aforementioned. there are
about a dozen drawings of "Insectivorous
Plants" by Mrs. Herrick, who explains
the processes by which the insects are eat
en-, and pays high tribute to Mr.. Oar
win.
, OF the unillustrated papers, Colonel
Warnings EARN Villages" deals with tn,
! fnancia and moral disad vantages of tn
present system of isolated farm life, will
plans showing how they can be remedied.
The other departments are fuller thai
usual and have wide range of interest
The London letter in "Culture and Prog
ress" Ia to be permanent feature. "Brie
a.Brac" has place in magazine literatur
not shared by any similar department
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
ORITUARY.

SKINNER-Samuel Henry Skinner was
born in Clayton Township, Perry Co. Ohio,
March 21st, 1915, and died in the home of
his birth, March 18th, 1877, thus lacking
bot seven days of being SO years of age.
At II he began to teach school; and ear
ly became proficient in vocal and instru-
mental music. His success in teaching
gave him wide circle of acquaintances,
and his genial nature made them friends.
March 81, 1870, he came to Somerset, as the
junior partner of the firm of Skinner &
Bro, Druggists, and he continued in at
tendance on the business, till disqualified
by disease. Being graduate of Zanes-
vile commercial College, and possessing a
ready TACT he soon managed successfully,
the Commercial part of the business. In
the earlv days of 1866, Rev. G. w. Iso-
mingers, was holding a series of meetings,
at Wesley Chapel, near his home. Young
Skinner was placed in charge of the sing
ing. The sentiment of the hymns brought
conviction, and he went to the altar
"There," said he ~ received what felt to
be "a peace that the world can neither give
nor take away" And that peace abode
with him to the last. He said he has
known little of the cups and downs" of
religious emotion. 1t had been the same
narrow path, and the same calm joy. A
few days before his death, he said, "There
have seldom been doubts in my mind )" and
with beaming face, he added, "My sky is
all clear" Though his membership was
transferred to Somerset, and he did efficient
aeyice as Recording Steward, and especially
in developing the music of church and
Sabbath School, yet his heart never seemed
quite weaned from the affections of his
old home. For almost year, in his grow.
ing infrmities, a mothers love has
claimed him with almost jealous care; and
a sisters tireless feet have left no want un
supplied These will miss him sorest
though one said at Uniontown, 81 never
saw SO many tears at funeral, especially
the tears of men," The sevices were at tn,
Baptist church, conducted by Rev. G. A
NayIor Of Unionto En. Assisted by Rev
NJ Powell of GAINESVILLE. Brother Skinne
seem ed to live two lives-separate and we
blended in beautiful harmony. With on
hand he opened wide the door Of the hear
to his friends; with the other he threw tn
windows of the Soul open to God. AS tn
flowers turn sunwald, and are quickene
into life; SO his double nature was warme
by his love for God and man. These hal
, monies made his life musical and hav
not known one whose whole life was NOR
completely comprehended in theee two. ]
Somerset, a whole community have bee
made to mourn and brothers. loss ma
not be measured, but all who have know
him well will feel the richer for his Ii
thus 'early crowned" J. V,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
Supervisors.

1t is important that every road district
should have a competent Supervisor, and
next Monday they should be careful and
elect some one in each district who under
stands how to keep the public roads in re-
pair. If your present Supervisor is not ca
pable of experimenting the work, turn him
out. Don't put men into positions they
are unfit for
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

There should be free turn pike built
from the county line, at or near Salem to
the coal banks three or four miles south Of
this place. II would benefit our town
more than a railroad and be great conve-
nience to every one on or near the line. II
would also enhance the value of the land
and make heavy demand for our coal
Let Geo. Green and the St. Joseph's neigh
borhood move in this matter in the south,
and Somerset and the north will follow
suit
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
The Election of two Members OF the
Board of Ed ucatfOn.

ED. PREss.-With your permission will
make suggestion or two in regard to the
election next Monday, of two mem bers of
the Board of Education. This election
is more important to our citizens than any
other and therefore should not be neglected.
The names of Mr.. Noah Karr and Mr..
II. C. Greiner will be presented to the
public to fill the vacancies, and as these
gentlemen take q deep interest in our
schools we should make them our unan-
imous choice. J.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

We have received during the past five
weeks one hundred and seventy subscribers
for THE PRESS, and wish to double this
amount during the next month. We will
spare neither pains or expense to make the
PRESS worthy Of the support of the public.
Az soon as the roads and weather will per-
NIT several of the townships will be can
vassed and we hope to be able to announce
to the public between this and the frat OF
June that THE PRESS has one thousand
subscribers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
ELGN WATCHES.

Matthias & Co., are still selling Elgin
Watches on the "Bull-Dosing" system, and
sell for less than any other house in GEN.
tral, Ohio. Choice in six different Elgin
movements in coin silver case for $3.50,
and others for $10.50, all warranted to be
good time keepers. Come give us trial
and be convinced for yourself
p. G. MATTHIAS & Co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

The following ticket has been put in
nomination by the Republican for corpor-
alton oficea:
Mayor-A. p. Ashbrook.
Clerk-A. &. Cain.
Treasure-James s. Chilcote.
Council-E. A. sse; o. Hamilton;
Samuel Krumlouf.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Al Physicians of intelligence in their
profession, who understand the effects pro.
duoed by the use Of Chappelear's Bron-
chini, pronounce IL the most wonderful
remedy known for the re lief of throat and
lung diaeasea
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Mr.. g. II. Hope and DR.. SIX inner have
received new supply of LAwsoN's Cur
ATIvE," which they warrant to cure those
distressing complaints such as Neuraloin,
Rheumdtism, Headache, and all pains of The
Limbs and Back, when il is faithfully sed
according to directions.
For Wounds and Bruises, it will allay tn
Inflammation and heal as il by magic.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Col. Joe Kelley says that the firing bull
dozed his name off Of the ticket and that
he Is an independent candidate for Consta.
bic, and that the true American voter will
go to the polls next Monday and vote for
Joe Kelley, the man who the politicians
are attempting to destroy"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
There is large stock of goods, at Skin

There is large stock of goods, at Skin
nsr, that will be sold very low for cash.
Consisting in part of Drugs & Medicines,
Wall Papers, Notions, Brushes, Shoulder
Braces, Trusses, Patient Medicines, Teas,
Soda, Baking Powder, Pure Wines, Brand
les, Whiskeys &c, for Medical use. Paints,
Oils, Varnishes &C.. &c. Now is the time to
get bargains.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
More About Elgin Watches.

''In all large cities there are "Order" ""C.
o. D." and CHEAP John" establishments
to tempt the unwary, and strangers should
remember they can always buy the same ar
ticle cheeper of first class house where they
can depend upon getting what they pay
orr Chicago Tribune.
Elgin movemnts in solid silver cases for
$1,000 warranted good time keepers by
special certificate at J. c. CURRAN's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

We hardly believe that our town will
support regular course of Lectures. If
the saying would work in this case that "a
bad beginning makes a good ending" it
would beyond doubt be grand success.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Nothing can be fairer than Mr.. Daniel
F. Beatty's mode of doing business, and
which evinces his confidence in the superb
ority of his instruments over all others
He warrants his pianos and organs for six
years, gives five days test trial, and re-
funds money if purchaser is not satisfied
By this means his instruments are brought
into competition with others, and invaria-
bly, come ont victorious. Address all COM
munications to Daniel F. Beatty, Wash
ington, Warren County, n. j., L. 5. A.
See his advertisement
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
1st DAY OF MARCH, 1877,

1st DAY OF MARCH, 1877,
fled his petition in the Court of Common Pleas
within and for the county Of Perry, Ohio, against
Catharine A. Crosssn, John Crossan, William Cros.
san, and also John Forsythe, as Administrator of
dants, setting forth among other things that said
Isaac Crossan departed this life intestate in Au-
gust, 1876 seized in fee simple of the North East
quarter of section No. p, Township No IL, and
range No. Is, in said Perry county. Also in-lots
Nos. 43. ~, So, and 81, in Uniontown, in MuskiR-
sSn ser Of seecn a toxnshp IT, range IS in said
Muskingum county, excepting tnereIrom par
eel of land conveyed by one John kroft to one
John Graham, by deed dated April y 1888; and al
so excepting therefrom parcel of said quarter
section conveyed by said John kroft to Josephus
Powell and Washington Sniff, by deed dated June
T. 1856, leaving about rs of which said Isaac
Crossan died seized, in said south rest quarter
tion of land The petition further sets forth that
said Isaac Crossan left surviving him his widow the
said Catharins A. Crossan and his children and on
ly heirs, said David Crossan, John Crossan, and
William Crossan, that said widow is entitled to
dover in said quarter section OF land in said Perry
county, and also in said in-lots in uniontown, in
said Muskingum county; and also in any surplus
remaining of said parcel of about seventy-hye acres
in said section No. a. township II, and range Is,
in saidiMuskingum county, after the payment of 8
mortgage lien thereon.
as the Administrator of the estate of the said Isaac
Crossan, deceased, has commenced an action
against the said John Cr0sssn ON; IN SAID Court q
ery of money, and that order Of attachment has
been issued therein, and the interest of said John
Crossan in said quarter section of land in said Per-
ry county, and his interest in said n-lots Nos IL
| and "A, in Uniontown. I'm said Muskingum county,
Ohio. had been attached to satisfy said claim The
| petition also sets out that said platnnn: David
Crossan, and the said defendants, John Crossan.
and William Crossan, each seized In Zee SIMPLE
Of the undivided third part OF the said real es-
Of which the said Isaac Crosssn died seized as
| aforesaid and prays for the assignment OF dover
10 ,aidi Crossan therein partition OF
| said lands and tenements TO and among the said
David Crossan, John Crossan, and William Crossan.
su bect TO said DOVER and that in the event of the
sale of said seventyfve acres premises said mort
gage lein thereon may be paid and the rights under
said attachment adjusted, and asks for all further
proper relief.
| And the said John Crossan and William Crcssan n,
| are notified that they required to appear and
answer said petition before the third Saturday
after the 18th day of April, 1877.
DAVID CROSSAN,
Byw.E. Finck, his Atty.
March s, 1877, 6w. pfs21,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Many Druggists say that no medicine
sells so easily and gives such universal sat-
isfactiOn as Chappelear's Bronchini. The
bottle is large, price small, and it is GER
tain cure
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
All who heard Prof Nelson's lectures of

All who heard Prof. Nelson's lectures of
last week, We are sure will bear Us out in
the remark that they were indeed an intel
lectual treat, the subject being entirely
scientific and necessarially statistical and
also Introductory to some extent We would
naturally suppose would be dry and mat
tractive, but the reverse was the case. The
Professors simplicity of style, purest Of
language, and beauty of expression, and
natural ability to cope and comprehend
this great subject made the lectures Won
derfully interesting,
The thanks of our community are due
Prof. Dilts for providing our town this
treat and we are very sorry that it was not
patronized to the extent it deserved.
The publispers of the Philadelphia
Weekty Times have favored US with several
copies of recent issues of their paper, and
q careful persual of the same, fully war
rants the assertion that it is the best weekly
with which We have any acquaintance
~ is uhIuluOtH sHSetJ COiIIaibiis hitr -oiA
columns of reading matter, embracing for
eign and domestic news, market reports,
able editorials stories, scientific PARTICLES,
and large amount Of choice miscellany
A novel and most enterprising feature Of
The TIMES is the appearance in its col
umns of series of chapters of the uD-
written history of the Civil War, by prom
inent survivors on both sides of that great
and memorable struggle, among whom we
mention the Hon. Gideon Wells, ex-Secre-
tary of the Navy; Lieut.-General Richard
Taylor, Confederate Army; Hon. Simon
Cameron, Hon. R. NJ F. Hunter, Col
Robt G.. Ingersoll, Lieut.. Gen. Joseph
johnson, Basil Duke, Gen. Imboden, and
Gen. Fremont. The list embraces the
names of many others familiar to the coun-
ty, and the completed series which they
are engaged upon, will without doubt fur
nish the reader with invaluable informa.
tion obtainable from none of the histories
yet published. The subscription price OF
the Times is only 81 year, and to secure
the paper, you have only to enclose that
amount, and address simply publishers oi
THE TIMES, Philadelphia, Penn.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Bring in your horses next Saturday -
Sam iHeinemans will be on hand prepared
TO buy all the sound horses that are for
sale.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

We were favored with call last week
from Mr.. Sinchcomb, and Mr.. Dillon
Mr.. stinchcomb is clever gentleman and
is filing his office with credit.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

James w. Graves has moued to his new
loom in the Gallagher building. He is re-
eeiving his Spring stock of goods which he
ia selling at exceedingly low figures.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

We extend our thanks to all those who
are aiding us in increasing the circulation
Of the Press. Twenty-Five new subscri-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

A blessing to humanity is what DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup can we'll be termed, for
it has done more good already than any
other medicine
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

ASK DR.. SKINNER about Chappelear's
Bronchini. He cells it, All prominent
Druggist, and country merchants sell it,
Price so cents for balf pint bottles.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Below we give the vote cast for the diff
ferent candidates at the Democratic Con-
yention, held in this place on Saturday
last 1t will be seen that the vote cast was
unusually large:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
Beatty's Par1or ORGANS
ESTABLISHED IN 1856.

I
Believing it to be by far the best Parlor and Or
chestral Orgon manufactured, we challenge any
manufacturer to equal them. The celebrated Col
den Tongue Reeds in this organ in conjunction with
the Perfect Reed Boards produce sweet, pure and
powerful tones. Superb cases of new and elegant
designs. Minister'S teachers, churches, schools
lodges, etc. should send for price list and discounts.
Dealers will find it to their advantage to exam
inc this instrument. 1t has improvements found
in no other. Correspondence solicited.
Best offer ever given. Money refunded upon re-
turn Of organ and freight charges paid by DAN
ie F. Beatty both ways If unsatisfactory, after
test trial of five days. Organ warranted for six
years. Agents discount given everywhere have
no agent. Agents wanted. Address,
DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey, U. S. A.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
office.

All persons indebted to the firm Of Skin
ner & Bro. by note or book account will
please call and pay them at once as it is
not in my power to carry them.
G. J. SKINNER
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

II you have Partition notice, Admins
traitors or Executors notice to publish
call the PREss Office and you will save
money.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

The season Of the year is at hand for
planting trees. There is nothing that helps
the appearance of place more than an
abundance Of evergreen and forrest trees
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Candidates for the different Corporation
offices have not yet been "unblanketed."-
1t is expected that they will be in first
class condition.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following persons have paid the
amount opposite their names for the PRESS.
We will publish the first week in every
month the amount paid BY each subscri-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

The indications were" that several
"knock downs" would come off last Satur-
day. Everything however passed of qui-
etly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Miss Katie Knowles died at Trinity Cot
tage, on Wednesday morning, March 2sth.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

Candidates for county Offices are making
their wants known.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

The indications are that lead-pencils
will be in demand next Monday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29

When you want any thing in the carpet
or house furnish goods line, call on Fl. NJ.
Wallace Il Co, of Newark, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-29
RA Es OF ADVERTISING.
Announcement,

EpfrOR PREss.-Please announce, the name %
JOSEPH KELLEY, as INDEPENDENT CAN
DIDATE for the office Of Constable, and oblige the
PUBLIC.