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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
bankruptcies.
IPittsburg Gazette, Jan. 81

On last Thursday evening Mrs. Nc
Donald, resident of Williamsburg, gave
birth to fours-two boys and two girls.
They were nearly as large as ordinary
babies. One died within fifteen minutes
after birth, two lived three hours. and
the fourth died Saturday morning. Mrs
Mcdonald is about twenty -four years
old, of fine form and excellent constitn.
ton. Her husband is coal miner.
A case of quadruplets is exceedingly
rare. DR.. F. r. Stotler, who attended
Mrs. Mcdonald in her confinement. say
that as near as can be ascertained, they
do not occur more than one time il
250, 900 cases of confinement.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

WELL-MEANT KINDNESS, THAT DID
Mt PAN Our AS PLANNED.-A wealthy
Sanfranciscan sent fine turkey to his
married daughter for Thanksgiving
of it certificate of 100 shares of Con-
solidated Virginia Mining Stock en-
closed in morocco pocket-book He
Joined the young couple at dinner with a
merry twinkle in his eye; but when the
turkey was carved it was found that the
smell of the pocket-book had very dis.
agreeably permeated the atufiing and
the crisp certificate was reduced to
worthless pulp. What was worse the
fond father had forgotten to take tn.
number of the certificate.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

An old man walked through Virginia
City, on his way to "some place where
folks wouldn't crowd" He said that
fifty years ago he went to live on the
Missouri river, in the woods, where
game was abundant, and the solitude
suited him. Civilization in its west
ward progress drove him out finally, and
he migrated to Oregon, where he sup
posed that he would never be bothered
in that way. To his. surprise, few
years ago, he noticed that civilization
was crowding him again-this time ad
vancing from the Pacific. Now he i
on his way to the Rocky Mountains.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
newspaper

The publishers of the New York Fam
lily Story Paper have hit upon a novel
plan to still further popularize their
already widely circulated paper, and one
which we think cannot fail to succeed.
To every subscriber of their paper-title
as above-they present Shakspeare's
works, in weekly parts, beautifully
printed and illustrated; and when the
volume is completed, it alone will be
worth the price asked for the paper,
which is $500 per annum. The paper
is a lively, interesting and instructive
weekly-large size, and printed on good
paper, in large clear type. Those o
our readers who desire a good story pa
per should avail themselves Of the de
cidedly liberal offer of N. L. Monroe {
Co., publishers of the New York Fami
ly Story Paper, IA Beekman street, New
York
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

"Paris, April 4, 1777. One of the
richest of our young nobility, the Mar
quise de Lafayette, relation of the
Duke de Noailles, between nineteen and
twenty years Of age, has, at his own ex-
pense, hired frigate, and provided ev-
erything necessary fora voyage to Amer
lea, with two officers of his acquaintance
He set out last week, having told his la.
dy and family that he was going to It.
ally. He is to serve as a major-genera
in the American army. On the othel
hand, the Count de Bulkeley, an 1risl
gentleman, who is a maj general in th'
French service, is going, with the leav,
of his Majesty, to offer himself to tn
King of Great Britain to serve agains
the Americans"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
ONLY REMEDY
FOR HARD TIMES,
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.

A Ii wanting FRUIT FARMS, especially
n adapted to the growth of the VINE, where
1t Is established success and pays large profit.
The land is also adapted TO the growth OF Peach
es, Pears, Apples, and small FRUITS also, Grains,
Grass and Vegetables.
Many hundreds of excellent Vineyards, Or
chards and Farms, can now be seen.
THE LOCATION is only "a miles south
of Philadelphia, by Railroad, in mild, delight
ful climate, and at the very doors of the New
York and Philadelphia markets. Another Rail
road runs direct to New York.
THE PLACE is already Large, Successful
and Prosperous. Churches, Schools, and other
privileges are already established. Also, manu-
factories of shoes, clothing, straw goods, and
other things, at which different members of a
family can procure employment.
1t has been a Health Resort for some
years past for people suffering from pulmonary
affections, asthma, catarrh, ague, and debility;
many thousands have entirely recovered.
A new brick Hotel has Just been completed,
100 feet front, with back buildings, four stories
high, including French roof, and all modern
improvements for the accommodation of visitors.
Price of Farm Lands S25 per Acre.
payable in installments, within the period of 4
years. In this climate, planted out to vines, 2C
| acres of land will count fully as much as Ice
| acres further north.
| Persons unacquainted with Fruit Growing, car
| become familiar with it in a short time on ac
| count of surroundings.
II
Lots, in the towns of Landisville and Vine
land, also for sale.
Whilst visiting the Centennial Exposition
| Vineland can be visited at small expense.
| A paper containing full information, will b
sent upon application to CHARLES K. Ian
DIS, NINELAND, n. J., free of cost.
The following is description of Vineland
| published the New York Tribune, by tn
| well known agriculturist, Solon Robinson:
All of the farmers were of the "well to do
sort, and some of them, who have turned thei
attention to fruits and market gardening, hav
grown rich. The soil is loan, varying froI
sandy to clayey, and surface gently undulatine
wet meadows, in which deposits of peat or muc
are stored, sufficient to fertiize the whole VI
land surface, after it has been exhausted of ii
natural fertility.
II IS certainly of the most ertenSiue tracts,
almost level p0sti0n and suitable condition fl
pleasant farming, that aUe kn0a0 of this side Of II
Wester prdiries We found Of the oldest farm
apparently just proitdbly productive as achen fir
| cleared Of forest fifty or G hundred gears ago.
: The geologist would soon discover the cause
marine deposit, and all through the soil v
orally in the form of calcareous mari, shown
tiary formation; and this nadrky substance is SEQ
tered all through the soil IN, very connainuted forg
and in the exact condition most easily dSSimiLated
such plants as the farmer desires to cultirate.
q July IA, 1876. v4-14
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
BAYLIES

Great Mercantile College, Keokuk,
Iowa, on the Mississippi. Prof. VIM.
H. Miller, General Manager. Nine
teenth year. About Sixty dollars pay
all expenses, for Membership. Board
and Stationery. Bookkeepers, Penmen,
Reporters, Operators, Architects, Sur
veyors and Teachers thoroughly fitted
English branches free. Free Lectures
by Eminent Orators. Free Festivals
with Brass Band in College Hall. Free
furnished rooms for self boarding. Tel
egraphipg free Short hand writing free
Good boarding clubs, and family board
Railroad fare deducted: Immense bust
ness in Keokuk. No vacation. Address
Baylies College, Keokuk, Iowa. Stat,
where you saw this advertisement.
| v3nSy1
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

A negro was found dead in Georgia
having fallen and broken his neck while
stealing chickens from a high roost. He
was class leader in a church, and his
pastor, in preaching the funeral sermon,
was bothered by the question where the
soul of the dead brother had gone. "His
well-known piety," said the preacher,
Indicates that he died Christian; yet
there are circumstances connected with
his death that are perplexing. If, after
he fell and before he struck the ground
he repented of his sins, there can be nc
question but that he is now in glory
but there was mighty little time for hin
to think about it."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
Striking Feature of the Brooklyn
Horror,

One of the most striking features of
the great Brooklyn horror is the youth
of the victims This is accounted for
by the fact that they were mostly in the
gallery, which is generally occupied by
the young who earn their own living
Of the one hundred and forty, whose
ages are recorded, the classification is
found to be as follows: Seven years old,
/; nine, 1; ten, 2; twelve, 8; thirteen, 6;
fourteen, 2; fifteen, 6; sixteen, 5; seven
teen, II: eighteen, IS; nineteen, IA; twen-
ty, II; twenty-one, 3; twenty-five, y
twenty-three, 10; twenty four, 2; twenty
FIVE, 3; twenty six, 4; twenty seven, 2
twenty-eight, 4; twenty-nine, /; thirty
5; from thirty to fifty, 10; above fifty, l
The average age of the victims whose
age is known, is twenty-one years ant
| five months
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Reported for the Press.
Council Meeting.

The Council Of the Village of Som
erset, met in the Council room Jan. 9,
1877. Members VIM. H. Darst,
James McQuaid, G. H. Hope, s. j..
Krumlauf and H. C. Greiner, the May
or in the char. Minutes of the pre-
ceding session read and approved.
The Treasurer's Report vas examin-
ed by the Council and approved
The following bills were allowed:
J. B. Croft repairing crossing at east
end of Summit street, IS cents; s. J.
Krumlauf for sharpening tools for the
Supervisor. IS 21; R. B. Wood for
serving as Mayor in full to date $25.00;
VIM. Grubb for hauling, $500; S. T.
Babb for services as Marshal in full to
date $4,000
On motion the Mayor appointed q
committee of three, consisting of H. c
Greiner, VIM H. Darst, and s. J. Krum
lauf, to examine well on West Mair
|
ton to be according to contract, to &C
cept the same and request the clerk tc
issue an order in favor of Jos. KELLEY
for the amount which he agreed to per
form the work.
On motion the Mayor was instructed
to have the Town Hall re-insured il
the Ashland Mutual Fire Insuranc
Company for three thousand dollars.
On-motion, the Mayor was instructe
to have a privy built in the rear of tn
Town Hall and to award the same t
the lowest responsible bidder.
On motion, the Council adjourned
meet on first Monday evening in Eel
ruary next.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

A view Of Columbus street from our
Office window is suggestive of the "Re-
treat from Moscow"-or rather of the
old fashioned wood cuts illustrative o.
that memorable hegira. In front of the
Jail, and showed in up to the hubs
stands the field piece which did service
for our local patriots last 4th of July
and the mufiied denizens strugglin.
through the snow near it, make fai
ideal members of the demoralizet
Grand Army just abandoning the piece
and sliding out for home.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

John Lancaster of Reno, Nevada,
hinted to his friends that he had in
vented something that would surely
make his fortune. Later he grew con-
6dential, explained that the invention
was device for winning at poker, and
invited them to witness trial of it
The party went to saloon, selected
Joe Kearies for victim, and began g
game. Lancaster attached his little ma
chine under the edge of the table. !
was contrivance for holding extra
cards. The trial was not success. Kear
les detected it Immediately, and withou
any hesitation shot Lancaster, inflictinl
a fatal wound.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
THE SUN.
1877
1877.
New York.

The different editions of The SUN during the
next year will be the same as during the year
that has just passed. The daily edition will on
week days be sheet of four pages, and on Sun
days sheet of eight pages, or Sc broad columns;
while the weekly edition will be sheet of eight
pages of the same dimensions and character that
are already familiar to our friends.
THE sun will continue to be the strenuous
advocate of reform and retrenchment, and of the
substitution of craftsmanship, wisdom, and in
fraud in the administration of public affairs. 1t
will contend for the government of the people
by the people and for the people, as opposed tO
government by frauds in the ballot-box and in
the counting of votes, enforced by military vio
lence. 1t will endeavor to supply its readers
| asbody not for from million of souls-with the
| most careful, complete. and trustworthy ac
counts of current events, and will employ fo
| this purpose a numerous and carefully selected
| staff of reporters and correspondents Its re
ports from Washington, especially, will be full
accurate and fearless; and ii will dou btless con
| tinue to deserve and enjoy the hatred OF thos
who thrive by plundering the Treasury or b,
usurping what the law does not give them, Will
| it will endeavor to merit the confidence of TIL
public by defending the rights of the peOpl
| against the eneroachments of uni justified power
The price of the daily Sun will be 55 cents
month or $3.50 year, post paid, or with tn
| Sunday edition $40 year.
The SUNDAY edition alone, eight pages, s1.2
| year, post paid.
| The WEEKLY Sun, eight pages of sc broa
columns, will be furnished during 1877 at tn
rate of 81 year, post paid.
The benefit of this large reduction from tn
previous rate for THE WEEKLY can be enjoy e
by individual subscribers without the neccessit
of making up clubs. At the same time, II an
of our friends choose to aid in extending OF
circulation, we shall be grateful to them, an
every such person who sends us ten or mOl
subscribers from one place will be entitled I
one copy of the paper for himself wlthot
charge. At one dollar a year, postage paid, II
expenses of paper and printing are barely r
paid; and, considering the size OF the sheet an
the quality of its contents, we are confident Il
people will consider THE WEEKLY Sun Il
cheapest newspaper published in the world, al
: we trust also one of the very best.
Address, THE SUN, New York City, n.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

Leonard Harper johnson, of Virginia,
has devised new religion, based on a
new Bible of his own composition. This
pretended revelation Of divine will con-
stitutes him a high priest, with right
to claim one-tenth of the income of his
followers, and to have as many wives as
he can get. lie has secured three wives
but no other followers as yet, although
he breaches his doctrines eloquently.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

Mr.. A. II. Wilson, who, for the past
year has held the responsible post of
editor of the Hooking Sentinel, pub
lishes his valedictory in the issue Of
that paper Of January 4th. Following
Mr.. Wilson's parting remarks is the
salu,atory Of Messrs. Lewis Green and
VIM. A. Hoshor. We wish the outgo.
ing editor and his successors prosperity
in all legitimate undertakings.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

The Holiday season was observed
with appropriate festivity, both BY the
citizens and Churches Of Somerset. The
good conduct on the streets, compare.
lively speaking, to what it hitherto ha:
been on Christmas and New Years days
reflects great credit upon the parents
and officials Of our town.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

One Of the greatest boasts of this
country has been that the people were
not and could not be taxed to support
churches. But the people of Ohio are
subjected to a burthen fully as onerouc
and unrepublicsn as that would be, ir
that, by taxation, they are unwittingly
compelled to support peculiar kind o
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

We vera favored with call few
days ago, from Mr.. J. c. Parkinson Of
Newark. "Christy" is native of Somer-
set, is an old-time printer, and used to
stick type in this place many years ago
for Shearsr, Shirley, Ellis, Colborn and
other OF the early publishers Of the
town. He has not been working at the
case for twenty years, but we believe he
IL prospering nevertheless.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

We have been favored with a copy Of
the first issue Of the Columbus Investi-
gator, a temperance paper, edited and
published by John n. Dickie. 1t is a
nice little sheet, filled with excellent
miscellany, and we'll written editorials.
The editors platform is much more ra-
tional than that usually adopted by
temperance advocates, and We trust he
may accomplish much good in his posi-
tion as a writer for the public. We
quote from his platform:
"Our only hope is to break the power
Of the saloon in politics-to put men OF
sterling temperance principle in Office;
to educate the youth OF the land to q
higher standard of morals; and to bring
pressure strong enough to bear upon
our leading men, that they may abjure
the saloon and set a better example tc
society"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

A woman has made heroine of her
self in Marion, Ill. She is the wife ofa
bank cashier, and one night robbers en-
tered her residence, tied her to her bed,
and threatened to kill her if she did
not tell them where the keys of the
bank were kept. She screamed boldly
and the robbers fed, after cruelty beat
ing her to make her keep silent.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

As an Informer Dan. Baker is not a
success. as we shall endeavor to make it
appear at some future time. Yes, DAN
iel, we shall give you some attention,
after n while.-[New Lexington Trib-
une.
And what is it that Daniel has
"blowed" that has wrought up the
Tribune to the pitch. as it were, Of max
ing public proclamation, ofits intention
to rend him2 The mystery that dotl
hedge the above should be early cleared
away.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

The Somerset Press of last week makes
assertions in regard to the Tribune that
are false, and if the editor of the Pres:
has any regard for the truth, he will
take the pains to reconstruct his state
ment.-[ New Lexington Tribune.
We do not remember to have made
any false statements concerning the
Tribune. What were they?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

Just at this time, the town authori-
ties could net do better public service
than by putting stop to the dangerous
nuisance of snow. balling. Some Of
the balls which the boys throw are as
hard as ice, and the license allowed
them in recklessly bombarding people
generally with these dangerous missiles
is rather too much for public conven
ience, 70 say the least.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

Heineman bought quite number of
horses last Saturday, notwithstanding
the cold weather. He will be on hand
again Saturday the Goth inst, and as he
pays good prices and is generally known
as a fair dealer, persons having animals
to cell, should give him call on that
Jay
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

The Methodist Sunday School Mite
Society will give an entertainmet at the
Town Hall Tomorrow evening. s. s.
school scholars under IL years Of age
will bo admitted free. All others will
be expected TO pay the small admission
fee of 10 cents
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

Hollo,Day's Ointment.--Erysipelas and
all inaammatory diseases yield to dill
lgent use of this powerful preparation.
In the foot, hand and neck, their ap-
pronch should be checked at once-if
supperation ensues, danger is imminent,
and the knife annot be employed with
out jeopardizing life. This Ointment
will remove the disorder, without cut
ting, pain or peril. 25 cents per box ol
| not
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
Live Agents Wanted

To sell DIR. Chase's Recipes; or Infor-
nation for Everybody, in every county
in the United States and Canadas. En-
larged by the publisher to GAS pages
1t contains over 1000 household recipes
and is suited to all classes and condi-
tions of society. A 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 Dr
Chase's Steam Printing House. Ann
Arbor, Michigan. S4mS
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

The taxpayers Of the county who are
In favor Of the repeal Of the law which
prevents fair competition for the county
printing, might further their own inter-
ests by importuning the Hon. E. r. P.
Baker to labor in behalf of the bill
which has been recently introduced in
the Legislature by Mr.. Kemp.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

Large quantities Of fresh groceries
have just been received at +. A. Dittoe's,
and that establishment Low presents a
more or less wholesale appearance. You
will always find the very best groceries
in the market there.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

The New Lexington papers are evil
IDENTIFY in a melancholy mood over the
bill recently introduced in the Legisla.
ture TO repeal the law taxing the peo.
pie for the support of partizan newspa.
pers. At all events they are very silent
ahout -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

Thss is Colorado" best cat story: A
cat had alternately lived in three famil.
les in a neighborhocd. She had four
kittens, ard, as soon as they were able to
cake care of themselves, she carried one
to each of her two former residences and
left it. retaining two with herself. She
desired, it seems, to secure good homes
for her progeny.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

The Ball at the Court House last
Tuesday night was largely attended, and
Ia spoken Of by those who were present
as one Of the most pleasant affairs OF
the kind that has come off in the place
for long time.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12
Thornville Business Directory
CORPORATION OFFICEF

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Rissler & Linville, dealers in Hardware, Ma
Stoves, Tobacco, &c.
Noah Swick dealer in Groceries, Liquors, &c.
A. W. Thomas & Co. dealers in Dry Goods,
Queensware Notions, &c.
Gutelius House, Ann Gntelius Proprletress.
Joseph Brown Fashionable Tailor.
Robert Forgraves, dealerin all kinds OF Liquor
Whitmer & Hite, Physicians and Surgeons
Yost & Groves, dealers in Dry Goods, Notions
and all kinds of Merchandise.
Central House, Rousculp Bro. Proprietors
Gutelius & Bro, dealers in Drugs, Medicine
Paints, Oils and Liquors for medical purpose"
Frederick Steiner u Sons, Manufacturer
Harness, Saddles, &c.
E. S. jefferson & Co., dealers in Dry Good
Groceries and Ready-Made Clothing
C. E. Walker & Co, dealers in and manufac
turers of Boots and Shoes.
Rousculp & Bro, dealers in Family Groceries
W. II. Schenk, Physician and Surgeon.
TT. Foster, Blacksmith.
N. L. Stevens Dentist.
J. Dunwoody, Root and Shoe Maker.
Peter RouscuIp, Blacksmith.
I Stevens & Son. Carpenters.
II. Kochensperger, Wagon Maker.
J. Clemson, Plasterer.
J. P. Deohant, Tailor.
Lawyer Bros. Carriage Makers and Painter
VIM Morris, Tailor.
Mrs. Susan Hudgell, Millinery and Fame
| Goods.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-12

The Somerset Press Of last week ex-
hibits some signs of life; We are glad to
see it, though it is on that prolific sub
iect of county printing! New LexiDg-
ton Tribune.
As our allusions to n prolific sub
ject" have been source Of pleasure to
you, may we inquire how the following,
copied from the proceedings of the Leg
islature for the 9TH inst, and appearing
under the heading of "bills introduced
seems TO strike you?
"By Mr.. Kemp-To repeal the act Of
1876 providing for the publication o.
legal advertisements in papers of oppos
ing parties"