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The Morning herald., 1877-06-05

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4 Father lAAs had \ - krss dlsiillss'
\ - Gold in ~ cdnusy ofHippsrsry. an
shro.hsiaiu,h haAs veryex.snivs di.
tillery At Middle.own, in Cork county
These near and dear relatives wrose 4
him, "If you 90 on this way, you will ruiz
|our i6ssunes. .aA His suswef hwcsth carv-
ing iar sold Change YOUR stssde; turr
your premises into factories for -four; q
all events, my course il fixed. Thousl
heaven and earth should come together
We should do what is right"
His 6rst experience in the city Of Dublin
vas ON the morning Of Monday March
S0th 1889. 1t was q cold drizzlipg day,
and the large open space near the Custom
house, was enclosed BY Gordon Of police
which occasionally opened to admit those
wishing to take the pledge, when the space
was filled, the police kept back the surging
crowd without; saw dust was strewn on
the steps Of the Custom house to render il
convenient for the people to kneel down.
1t was calculated that at least $4,000
parsons took the pledge in Dublin 10 the
seven days he remained,here. His success
vas the same throughout the rest of Ire
land. About 4, ,0O0. 600 took the pledge in
ireland during the mission of Father Ma
thew. We can wildly recall many ofthe
incidents Of the movement. We knew Of
= middle aged man named Tanning, who
was so debased b. drunkenness, that he &C. |
tualiy cut the tails Of his coat of on win- |
ter day and sold them on St. Michaels Hill. |
where scraps Of cloth were bought by cap
makers, go as to purchase whiskey. Fan.
ming took the pledge, and when the writer
lef, Dublin in 1913, he sas a prosperous
and respected shopkeeper. This was only
one case out of hundreds. in which the
taking the pledge" lifted men out Of the
gutter, into aiflaence and responsibility. II
is not our purpose to note the progress of
the movement in England and America,
Ireland, without the same necessity as Ger
ain other nations, under the benignant and
,enign influence Of Father Mathew,
lifted up the standard of temperance, and
since tha, time, has carried il through the
Nations. The men Of the Russians, Swe-
en-, aud OF America, have rejoiced to seel
that standard upraised in their N idst, and
have been glsdened to follow its Trail.
Temperance has brought prosperity. May
al the peoples Of the earth enroll themsel>
yes under this great standard, first unfurled
10 Mount Mel!ick in 1903. II
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THs cpen sir meetings At the tent
Ts-ifsa and Market streets, are incrsazins
IN .unbers and entkeaiasa aishLy. Keep
!sAs IN ss,li - G ! 4 - -. 4
The Morning herald., 1877-06-05
A720 0d2 ALL PRIZES
81 20, 66O'and NO BLANKS.

Greatest Single Number Prize DrnvinE ,has
ever tonk place in the UAised Ssatea-
~ a1seonty 0f An aex oE the LekS&laxurp
the ne1t An FriEe Drawing Vii t-xe pssee
k1Ssle af Co<yeane. Vyo0iox- poxiEve-
u March - lEs. and 10 Be drswa Isc
E&A ana xAA ofeaeA and <very HoaiA,
V5G, - 70 be atol1zkatel
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

The Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Company
are not the most accommodating set of peo-
pie in the country by any means. Our cit
izens have considerable over one hundred
Thousand dollars invested in the Newark,
Somerset & Straitsville Railroad The
citizens of ThornviIle have not even tele-
graph Office, while at Glenford and Chalf-
ants Station it il the same. 1t is not on
ly necessary for the safety of the travelling
public, but il is due to the citizens who
have give their money to build the road
In Somerset we have what is termed de-
pot. It's dimensions are about 16x18, and
resembles West Va smoke house. We
are lucky enough however to have an ope'
rator
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
Notice to Pensioners.

Pensioners, and applicants who did not
receive or apply for Pensions within five
years from date of discharge, injury, dis
ease contracted, or death, and in conse-
quence of which have not received nor
can be allowed under the present law ar
ranges 70 make them equal to those who
applied within the five years, can have an
opportunity of signing petition on or be-
fore the 9th day Of March, at my office,
addressed 70 Hon. John Sherman, Senator
from Ohio, 20 be presented by him to Coz
gress praying HIM to use his influence, and
Congress TO pass the bill now pending
allowing the class of pensioners and appli-
cants. above named to claim and receive
pension the same as those who put in and
established their claims within the FIVE
years as above mentioned 1t is certain
that a question of time in putting in
claims does not destroy their justness, and
the government should deal even, handed
Justice to all T. SPENCER STILLMAN.
Office over Post Office.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
Perry County Medical Society.

The Perry County Medical Society met in juno
tion City, on Wednesday, February IA. Members
from Somerset, New Lexington, Shawnee, BIistol,
and Junction City were in attendance.
The exercises OF the occasion consisted in the
readingof essays and report OF OF interest TO
the profession. \ case of amputation Of the leg
above the knee was reported by DR.. Axline, Of
Shawnee.
The exercises OF this Society are OF undeniable
interest to the profession of Medicine, as well as
eminently beneficial 10 each and every member
who is imbued with true spirit of professional ad-
vancement No better proof is necessary Of the
growing utility than the fact that its membership
now numbers over fifty names.
The public as a general thing entertain an erro-
neaus view of the import of this Society; the
character Of its sessions and its ultimate purpose.
They disposed to think its prime considerative
wholly mercenary one, whereas il is in direct
antagOnism to any such purpose. Its highest and
ruling motives are to advance the intellectual in
interest Of its membership, and an effort to advance
and elevate its standard Of Medical attainments.
Its sessions devoted exclusively to the dis
cusson Of medical subjects, or cases of inter
est brought before the society. Under such
well directed purposes there can not fail to
be much good accomplished. We admire the
zeal of medical friends in carrying fore
ward a work of SO. noble purpose; making man
| ifest their determination to advance more end
more the his her and enabling virtues of their
profession Merit will meet the commentator OF
Society and reap the Just reward of well directed
| labor. We take pleasure in such praiseworthy and
audible enterprises and feel that it must guarantee
to its community lasting and permanent benefit.
! ".
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

Mr.. Needy and family have returned
from the East, where they have spent the
fall and winter. Mr.. Needy brought with
him roast Of one Of the Centennial triplet
oxen sent from Illinois, but after the CEN
tennial was sold to some Pennsylvania par
ties. Mr.. Needy's brother being one of
them. Vi-itors to the grand exhibition may
recollect seeing the trio monsters, weigh
ing eighty five hundred pounds. The roast
referred to is a section of two ribs, and in
ordinary beef cattle is generally two or
three inches thick, bur the piece Mr.. Needy
has is at least three times that. The world
will probably never see anything bigger in
the cattle line.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
The Somerset Schools.

We we'll remember when our public
schools were looked upon as the most inferi-
or schools in the country. The buildings
were two dilapidated one story brick struc-
lures, containing two rooms each. The
furniture consisted of few desks, about
twelve feet in length, and all the pupils
who were far enough advanced to form
letter had their name cut in the portion of
the desk they occupied. The seats were
benches about the same length of the desks
Occasionally scholar would be lucky
enough to get deck of his own and an old
chair with the back broken off, which
had the appearance of being we'll worn
in the wash-tub service. This constituted
about all the furniture. The ceiling and
walls we're covered with "paper wads"
from the size of pea to that of walnut.
1t was rulable to give about half to three
quarters of an hour for recess, or long
ball.
| The time for school to open was O'Clock
in the morning and at one in the afternoon
AS general thing during the winter sea-
son the teacher was behind time, and the
pupils would not all get into thesr respec-
tive places for an hour or so later
The schools were not graded, and every
scholar went to any teacher they wished,
and of course whoever gave the most
privileges had the largest school. 1t
was of little importance to parents
whether their children were at school or
not, as the only improvement they made
was IN playing ball and marbles.
How different it is at the present time
We have a school building which is not on
ly credit to the town, but to the county
In fact there are few towns in Ohio, that
can boast Of better one. 1t is large and
/ well arranged, and it would be an impossi
| bility to find better location, The bull
. ding throughout is well ventilated, and the
different rooms are large, while the Lee
t ture Hall, when properly furnished, will
2 be all that can be wished for.
There are something over four hundred
0 pupils enrolled, and the average daily at
tendance is large. The discipline of tb,
schools is perfect in every respect, and pa
rents can plainly see the improvement il
I their children, which is all the evidenc
e necessary to show that the Superintendent
, is filling the position with credit to him
3. self and the community at large.
;, The citizens owe debt Of gratitude I
= the Board Of Education for the manner il
is which they have managed our schools
II We challenge the State to show NOR
=, prosperous school than ours, and we hav
l. Just cause to be proud, and good reason
N for claiming one of the best regulate
schools in the country.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

We baye examined this work carefully,
and the more we read it the higher we val
ue it. II is not simply cook book, but
whatimay be termed Household Cyclops-
dia. All its recipes have been thorough
ly tested,and proved themselves exactly
what they are represented to be. Every
week our exchanges come to us filled with
testimonials, wherever this work has been
introduced, speaking in the highest terms
of its merits. No one who has copy of
the work would take five times the cost of
it and do without. 1t is almost an impos-
sibility to form any idea of the value OF
this work without examening it. 1t is as
far superior to anything of the kind ever
published as a good eye is to glass one
1t is neatly bound, well printed, and con-
tains over four hundred pages. Miss An.
gle Skinner. has the work and will furnish
it to all who wish to purchase. We have
a copy in this Office which can be examin.
ed at any time, but we value it too highly
to allow any one to take it away. If the
merits of this work were known through
out this county, there is not a household
that would do without it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
For the Fl
Shooting TTafcH.

Pigeon Shoot was held at ) gonda,e cn the 22d
under the following conditions: Each man to shoot
at five birds each, p yards rise, so ;ards bounds
S5 entrance the purse to 0e dvde2 into three pri-
In the first match Hope AID Yost were tied
each having killed Straight" They then shot
off the tie at birds each, Hope winning first prize
Harlow, of Newark, being the only man killing i
birds. took the second prize withouta tie. Levitt
took third prize without tie.
In the second match Hope and Russell tied on
first prize and divided. Gutelius taking second
and Yost and Levitt dividing third
Gutelius and Hope shot private match during
the day in which Hope came out winner
Not shooter put in an appearance from Hebron
and only two from NeSark, although both towns
abound in ''crack' wing shots; not even the
champion" OF Newark, the famous G. Washing
ton Ingraham, ventured to enter himself against a
lot of "scrub shots,' possibly the said "Champion
was afraid Gutelius would be there.
After doing justice to an excellent dinner at the
Avondale House, and "sampling'' some choice ma
tive wine from the cellar of Messrs Levitt Russell
the crowd adjourned hoping to 'meet some Other
day" The score is herewith appended.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

Henry S. Doubleday and Mr.. Carter Of
Newark, New Jersey, last week made a
reconnoisance on Snow Fork, to find iron
ore about thirty feet above the big coal
vein; they found strata of four to FIVE
feet Of good ore, which is one of the big.
gest things yet found. That with the 9TH
er mineral will in time make that land one
Of fabulous wealth.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
Honor TO whom Hopor nuo

We congratulate Mrs. Sarah Burns that
her pocket book containing conside derable
amount Of money fell into the hands of an
honest and unselfsh person. We under.
stand Miss Aggie McCrisial was the finder,
and her persistence in hunting up the ow.
ner (as there was nothing to identify it,) is
one Of those plesent events to record to our
credit, occurring as they do occasionally y
they give usa better opinion Of human na
ture. Surely there are other graces thar
beauty alone that adorn Miss Aggie.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

To those who are so unfortunate as to
become prematurely gray, or whose hair
exhibits tendency to fall off, we recon-
mend trial of HALLS Hair Remover. We
do so with the utmost confidence because it
is everywhere received with marked favor,
and has built upon its own merits snch a
sure foundation that it is known and used
in all civilized countries.-Addison y. y
Adrerfiser.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

DIR. Nelson, of Delaware, Ohio, will lee
ture before the school and citizens of Som
erset, on the evenings Of 22th and 23th oi
March. Subject: "Our Present Knowl-
edge of the Earth" His success as an in
vestigator, Educator and Lecturer has won
for him early in life place among the
formost in his branch, and insnre litter
ary feast 10 all lovers science who will hear
him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

Cap. Greiner informs us that Prof. Joe
Metcalf has entered into partnership with
John Yung, in the Phenology business.
He says the reason Prof. Metcalf has sold
half interest of bis business, is on ac-
count Of his being unable to distinguish
the difference in the size Of the "bumps, u
having lost the use of his hands to q great
extent We wish the new firm success.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
Dangerous Crossing.

The railroad crossing on South Mark ct
street is what may be qaid to be the best
constructed death trap that could be inven.
ted. A passing train can not be seen until
at the crossing. There has been great
many narrow escapes made at this crossing
and If there is not SON ething done to pro-
tect travel at this point yon may expect to
hear Of serious accident.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

Why don't the county officials rent three
columns Of the Tribune and the same Of
the Herald at their regular rates and do
their own advertising? /, will net cost to
exceed two hundred aud forty dollars for
each paper, and when the county is not
using them, they can rent them out to the
Sheriff, or some one else, for two or three
hundred dollars a year.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

Ed. PREss.-In your issue of the date
of February 16, you offer to do the coun-
" printing for three hundred dollars and
also furnish the Assessors Blanks Can
this be done without loosing money. H.
Yes. We can DO the county printing
and furnish the Assessors blanks for three
hundred dollars and receive a fair com
pensation for the work.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
New Planning Mill.

Mr.. T. NJ. Ashbrook is making prepa-
rations to put up planning mill on the old
Foundry lot this spring. We are very
much in need Of planning mill, and
with Mr.. Ashbrook as its proprietor, we dc
not hesitate TO say that it will be sue.
cps=
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

J. G. Curran lie always up to the times.
He has on hand first class stock of jew
elry and Silver ware, which he is selling
for lees money than the same quality Of
goods can be bought in the cities.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

Business in Thornville, Glenford, and
Chalfants Station is brisk, and the pros
poets are that the spring trade will be
better than il has been for years. The peo-
pie in this section Of our county always
have large surplus of grain and plenty
of 6ne stock.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
ONLY REMEDY
FOR HARD TIMES.
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.

Ii wanting FRUIT FARMS, especially
"A adapted to the growth of the VINE, where
it is an established success and pays large profit
The land is also adapted to the growth OF Peach
es, Pears, Apples, and small frults also Gralns,
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, delights
full climate, and at the very doors OF the New
York and Philadelphia markets. Another KALI
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, ana
other things, at which different members of q
family procure employment
1t has been 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
years In this climate, planted out to vines, 2e
acres of land will count fully as much as Ice
Persons unacauainted nth Fruit G rowing, can
become familiar with it in a short time on ac-
count OF surroundings.
FIVE ACRE, ONE ACRE. and Towa
land, also for sale.
Whilst visiting the Centennial Exposition,
Vineland can be visited at small expense.
A paper containing full information, will be
sent upon application to CHARLES X. LAM
DIS, NINELAND, n. J., free of cost.
The following is description of Nineland,
published the New York Tribune, by the
well known agriculturist, Solon Robinson;
All of the farmers were OF the well 10 DO
sort and some of them, who have turned their
attention to fruits and market gardening have
grown rich. The soil is loan, varying froIs
| sandy to clayey, and surface gently undulating.
/ intersected with small streams and occasiona
wet meadows in which deposits of peat or muck
are stored, sufficient to fertilize the whole up
land surface, after it has been exhausted of its
| natural fertility.
II is certainly of the most extensive tracts 10
an almost lerel position, and suitable condition Jo'
pleasant farming, that kn0r Of his side Of ht
Western prdiries We found Of the oldest a'ra
dppdrently just proftdbly productive trhe FRS
| cleared Of forest fJfy hundred gears ago
The geologist would soon discover the cause Of
| this continued feltility. The whole country i
| marine deposit, and all through the SOIL We
| found evidences of calcareous substances, gen
| erally in the form of calcareouS mari, showing
many distinct forms of ancient shells, OF the ter
tiary formation; aud this marry substance IS scat
tered all through the soil IN rsyy comBaiRuted form
and in he eract condition most easily dssiHildted b
| such plants as the farmer desires TO cHifiCate.
| July Ii, 1876 v4-l4
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

In looking over the reports Of the Eas.
tern and Cincinnati markets, we find that
produce as a general thing is bringing a
better price at home than in any Of these
markets
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

The old saying has it and it gene rally
proves to be true, and that is "whats ev-
cry body's business is no body's business. u
We are fenced in by two toll-gates, and il
the proper effort was made we could have
them moved a respectable distance from
town,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

We are sorry to learn that John CabilI,
"Trish John" had bad luck with the car
load OF horses he bought up in this place
u few weeks ago. When they arrived in
New York, one of the best horses had lost
an eve, and several more were badly blem.
ished.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

Aaron johnson is again going into bust.
ness in the room now occupied by James
w. Graves. We do not know what kind
Of business he proposes to go into, but have
IL from good authority that it is not to be
n gymnasium or ten-pin ally.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01
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 56 broad columns;
while the weekly edition Will be sheet OF elgnt
pages OF the same dimensions and character that
are already familiar to our friends.
ETHE sun will continue to be the strenuou
advocate of reform and retrenchment, and OF the
substitution of craftsmanship, wisdom, ana III
tegrity for hollow pretence, imbecillty, and
fraud i'll the administration OF public affairs IL
will contend for the government OF the people
by thepeople and for the people, as opposed 10
government by frauds III the Dallot-h0& ana IN
the counting of votes, enforced by military Slo-
lence. 1t will endeayor to supply Its readers
a body not for from a million OF souls-wIth the
most careful, complete and trustworthy ac-
counts of current events, and will employ Tor
this purpose numerous and care1nlIy seIecleo
staff OF reporters and correspondents. Its re-
ports from Washington, especially, Will be 1uli,
accurate and fearless: and it will doubtless con-
tinue to deserve and enjoy the hatred OF those
who thrive by plundering the Treasury or by
it will endeavor to merit the confidence OF the
public by defending the rights OF the people
against the eneroachments of unjustitied power.
The price of the daily Sun will be % cents
month or $3.50 a year, post paid, or WITH the
Sunday edition S7.70a year.
The SUNDAY edition alone, eight pages, S1.20
year, post paid
The WEEKLY sun, eight pages of Sc broad
columns will be furnished during 1877 at the
rate of 81 a year, post paid
The benefit of this large reduction from the
previous rate for The WEEKLY can be enjoyed
by individual subscribers without the necessity
of making up clubs. AT the same time, II any
of our friends choose to aid in extending our
circulation, we shall be grateful to them, and
every such person who sends us ten or more
subscribers from one place will be entitled to
one copy of the paper for himself without
charge. AT one dollar year, postage paid, the
expenses of paper and printing are barely re,
paid: and, considering the size OF the sheet and
the quality of its contents, we are confident the
people will consider THE WEEKLY sun the
cheapest newspaper published in the world, and
we trust also one of the very best.
Address, THE sun, New York City, n. Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

An expert in Thornville, has been ex.
perimenting in making "nickels" out of
pewter, and they are an excellent counter
felt. lie succeeded in passing them on the
merchants OF Thornville.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-01

intends returning TO Somerset again. We'll
come back Dave, you make good citizen.