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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
Waste of Land.

If farm Of one hundred and sixty acres
is divided by fences into fields of ten acres
each, there are five miles OF fences. If each
fence, now, is one rod wide, no less than 10
acres Of the land are occupied by them.
This is equal to St per cent, of the farm,
and the loss Of the land is exactly equal
to a charge of St per cent, on the whole
value of the farm. But nearly every fence
row in the country is made a nursery for
weeds, which stock the whole farm, and
make an immense amount of labor necessa-
ry to keep them from smothering the crops
Much damage always results to the crop
from these weeds, and if these expenses are
added to the first one, the whole will easily
sum up to 20 per cent, or tax of one fifth
Of the value of the farm. To remedy this,
we would have fewer fences, or we would
clean and SOW down the fence rows to grass
or clover, and NOW them twice year. Ten
acres of clover or timothy would at least
supply farm with seed and a few tons OF
hay every year. We would, in short, con-
slider the fence-rows as q valuable part Of
the farm, and Use them as such.-American
| A1Ticu[turist
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
History Of Perry County.

Circumstances beyond my control have delayed
the preparation and publication of the History of
Perry County, Ohio, which have for some time
had in contemplation.
The book will be large volume, of about six
hundred pages we'll bound and printed, and pub
lished by regular book establishment, on good
paper, in good style, and in q workman-like man
ner 1t will contain history of the county-by
townships as far practicable-from the period of
the earliest white settlements, down to July 4th,
1877, the close of the Centennial year. The work
will give the names of the early pioneers Of each
township, far possible, introducing incidents
connected with the early settlements, and the
growth and progress of all parts of the county
Also as far as may be obtainable, separate and
distinct account of each town, old and new, in
cluding, of course, Overmyertown, Somerset
Thronville, Rehoboth, Bristol, New Lexington,
Mount Hope Crossenville, Wolftown, Maxville
Oakfeld, Porterville, Straitsville, Millertown
Sego, Mount Perry, Saltillo, Whippstown, Middle
town, New Straitsville, Shawnee, MeCuneville,
Junction City, Glenford, Moxahsla, Hemlock,
Ferrara, Baird's Furnace, Buckingham, and any
other old new towns that may be dug up or m ade
up before the manuscript work of the book is clos
ed.
The volume will give history of the railroads of
the county, OF the newspaper press OF the several
county seat struggles, of Perry county in connec-
ton with the of 1872 the Mexican war; and
the war of 1861. Also, far as information can be
procured, a separate and distinct account of each
Church society In the county.
As extra-historical, the book will contain chap
ter upon the mineral and other wealth, and upon
the future prospects of the county.
Enough has been said to give an idea of the gen
eral scope and character of the proposed volume
OF course, q local work not be furnished at 8,
| small cost as one of general nature. But tn,
price of the History of Perry County will be fxet
at $500, which is not much In excess of genera
historical works, of corresponding size and finish
N. B. Agents are wanted to canvass each town
| ship in the county. A resident agent of the town
ship wod be preferred, but this is not essential,
the person applying is competent one. Person
unknown to me must come well recommended as
integrity, and ability to do this kind of work. Al
plication for an agency may be made in person O
by letter, when information az to terms will b
given.
The volume will be published as soon as
thorough canvass of the county can be made
Meanwhile, persons residing at distance may O
der the book, and their orders will be recorde,
and their names placed on the list. To secure IL
book, it will have to be subscribed for or otherwi
ord cred. Es Co1popu
March Is, 1877.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
The Agricultural Outlook.

A correspondent of the Country Gentle |
man, among many reasons for the assertion
that the future is bright for our farmers,
gives the following: In the enormous in
crease of facilities for transportation in the
construction of railroads. Over the whole
the west, railroad faci lties have been Great
ed for nearly every township in that re-
gion; and aside from the ad vantages offered
for the transportation of agricultural pro-
ducts, those things which were compara-
lively worth less before, have become pre-
cious commodities, co doubling the real value
oftbe whole country side. As for example
coal mines. Before these roads were con
but it was worthless for want of market.
Now there is a coal mine to every 200 miles
of railroad in the State, and of these many
separate and distinct mines, profitable bu-
siness at the present time. Cheap and
abundant fuel is almost as necessary for
healthful, and therefore successful farm
life as cheap coal for low rates of transpor-
tation; and the one is the complement of
the other in prosperous agriculture
Agricultural machinery has been perfected
to such an extent as to lessen three or four
times the labor of plowing, cultivating and
harvesting And singularly enough,
this appears to have been done
without the knowledge or concurrence Of
the farmers; the mechanical ingenuity of
the country seems to have been actuated
and stimulated by other than the mere con-
sideration of pay and profit. Like the
railroad contractors, the mechanics have
builded better than they knew so that
which was originally started and finished
for personal gain and individual advantage
has become great national benefit. The
extraordinary development of the business
of importing and breeding pedigreed farm
animals, like the Shorth horn for cattle,
the Berkshire for swine, and the Norman
Percheron for horses, and IN the enormous
sums paid, and the maintenance of the
speculation and price through years Of
stagnation in other business, have suggesed
that there is some over-masteriug and re-
conditc reason for the existence of such
condition of things. And 10 and behold
suddenly, and from an unexpected quarter
the solution appears, in the fact that new
business is created and opened which take
the first year 80, 900 head of the best bee
cattle out Of the country, at a good profit
7 and fairly promises that the small 5000
may become 100000 in the course of tel
| years! We no longer, in view of the pos
', sibilitities of the future, ask what $1,000
bulls and cows are good for, or $500
o horses and ST 900 swine; but looking bac
3 we recognize how little we know, and no,
It at loss we are to understand the myster,
:, importance and significance of the simple,
forms of material development"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
A Police Item of the PerOid.

His eyes were shifting and feline, his
forehead retreated backward at about the
usual pitch ofa roof, while back of his ears
the development WAS enormous. He was
giant in strength, and had been arrested af-
terra struggle. He stood there sullenly,
prepared to enter a cell, when woman en-
tered and inquired of the sergeant what
deposit of money was necessary, as guar
anty of the mans appearance in Court, to
secure his release. The woman was young,
not more than nineteen or twenty, and an
octoroon. Her hair had partly come down
in the hurry of her visit to the station, and
crawled over her shoulders in two or three
great coils. Her form was slim and supple
and leopard like, and as she rested one
arm on the bar, her unconscious attitude
was as graceful as that ofsn Eastern almah.
Her big brown eyes SHIFT from the prisoner
to the sergeant and back again, with look
which was of appeal in either case. She
was all alertness and intelligence; the brute
beside her was all stolidity and malignancy
Some remote ancestors of hers had lived
near the source of the Nile, while he was
all Caucasian; but his Caucasian blood was
of the basest of its kind, while hers had
intermingled with that of the best Her
genealogical tree would show proud white
fathers, at least. She was the man, super
ior in all ways, but his ownership of her
was absolute. The sergeant told the sum
necessary to secure the wild beasts release,
the woman drew the amount from her bos-
ON, paid it, and the two went off together,
the man cuipg in growls.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
WESTBOUND.

Zenesville Accommodation will leave Columbus
daily Except Sunday at p m, and arrives al
GAINESVILLE at 7.15 p. m. stopping at all Stations
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Give US call and examine our stock
particularly our Stovss. We feel war
ranted in assuring all comers that we
can supply all their wants ranging with
in the circle of our legitimate business,
and that our work, wares, prices, etc.,
will be found satisfactory.
MYERS & YARNELL.
Sept. %, 1875. %
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Laat Thursday, while in Newark, wa
called in to see Mr.. Hugh M. Wallace &
Co., of the Bee Hive Store. We were sur
prised to see the amount Of goods in this
house, in fact we had no idea that Newark
contained such a mammoth stock Of goods.
They have the largest and best stock of
Carpets in central Ohio. Their sales are
simply immense. Their trade extends in
to Franklin, Muskinqum, Perry, and sew
eral other counties. They have an extern
sive stock Of dry goods and notions. and
in fact they have just such stock of goods
as are needed in this section of country
They are selling goods from twelve to
fifteen per cent. less than they can be had
at other smaller establishments. When
you want carpet of any description; bu
siness or fine suit of clothing, drop them
line and they will send you samples ant
| prices,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Legal decision by good authorities seem
to have proven the following points. That
no team has the right to the middle of the
road, but that the rights of all are limited
to the right-hand half. Hence slow team
has no right to delay faster one by occu-
pying the centre of the track. In passing
we violate the English habit of turning to
the left, and if it can be proven that neith-
er party turned out TO the left it will have
an important bearing on the result of the
suit No one has the right to stop bis team
so as to occupy any portion Of even his own
side of the highway or regular track.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
Somerset Church Directory.

OF Town Hall, Somerset, Ohio, Adopted by III
Council April 26th, 1875.
Entertainments to which the admission is hft
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
DANIEL F. BEATTY'S
Pianos & Organs.

CautiOn.-The reputation have gained and
the celebrity of my organs, have induced some un.
principled parties and agents to copy my circulars,
and misrepresent my instruments; against this the
public are hereby cautioned. All my organs bear
my trademark, Golden Tongue, and all my Pianos
have the word PIANO, underlined, and also have
my name and residence, Daniel F. Beatty, WASH
ington, n. J., without which none are genuine.
DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New jersey, U. s. A.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

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 a five days test trial, and re-
funds money ifpurchaser is not satisfied
By this means his instruments are brought
into competition with others, and invaria-
bly, come out victorious. Address all COM
munications to Daniel F. Beatty, Wash
ington, Warren County, \. j., Q. S. A
See his advertisement
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

The Logan Republican of last week says
there is "squobel" going on in Somerset
about the p. o. Will some one please en-
tighten US by defining "squobel," and tell
ing us where il is going on and where it is
to bo seen. So far as heard from, the citi.
zens Of Somerset are satisfied to have the
present efficient Postmaster remain in Of
fee, and as an evidence thereof have al
most unanimously signed petition for his
retention. There is no civil service reform
in U. 8. Government offices needed in Som
erset; there may be in Logan.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

The citizens of Glenford and vicinity
have been complaining about bridge
near that place for some time. We have
not seen the bridge but have it from relia.
bic authority that it is in dangerous con.
dition from what we have heard about it.
The Commissioners know the condition OF
this bridge, and should not have TO be told
about it, but have bridge built.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

There is large stock of gooda, at Skin
nsr, that will be sold very low tor 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, 1877-04-05

Mrs. Elizabeth DAVIS, consort of Henry
NJ. Davis, died at her late residence in
Morgan county, Ohio, on the 24th ult., in
the 18th year of her age. Many years ago.
Mrs. Davis and her family we're residents
Of this place, and are well rememb bered by
all Of our older citizens. The deceased
Was a woman OF most exemplary character,
whose whole life was made up of deeds OF
kindness and words Of cheer to all with
whom she came in contact. She leaves an
aged husband, and FIVE children to mourn
her loss
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Some ofths back streets are disgrace to
our town. This should not be the case,
and those living of of Main and Column
bus street should see that the Street Com
missioner does bis duty. Il should be re.
membered that all pay taxes alike and ex-
pect 10 be benefited the same.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

For some time We have been calling the
attention of the public to the receipts and
expenditures of Reading township and the
manner in which our township affairs were
managed. We have procured the Receipts
and Expenditures Of different townships,
and it will be seen by comparing them the
vast difference. 1t will be remembered
that the Corporation of Somerset is not
included with the township. The Town
ship Trustees of Reading township have
been drawing a salary of sixty dollars a
year each, which they are not entitled TO.
We can not tell from the expenditures
Of this township, on account of the manner
in which they were made out, whether the
Trustees drew the one hundred and eighty
dollars they were not entitled to.
Some one is responsible for the money
which the Trustees have been paid as
salary. and if the taxpayers of Reading
township will stand up for their rights we
uiH see that tits refunded. 1t may as we'll be
understood that the public will no longer
tolerate this state of affairs, and that an
immediate inrestigdtion of our township af-
fairs is demanded, and if it is not given
necessary steps will be taken to have it
done.
The following are the Receipts and Ex-
pendi,ures of Reading, Hopewell and Mad
ison townships. We have Hopewell's ex-
penditures itemized but have not the space
to publish it in full, but the Trustees re-
ceived four dollars and fifty cents each, sx-
cep,ing one, who only received three del
lars. The Supervisors received from $50
| 70 cox aacb.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
SPECIAL NOTICE
@aJa

Ali persons indebted to the estate of E.
r. Magruder, decd, either by note or
book account are requested to call imme-
diately and settle the same. A non compli-
ance with this request will necessitate my
leaving all unsettled notes and accounts
with the proper authority for collection.
J. J. MAGRUDER,
Administrator.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
MARRIED..

On the 29th ult., at the residence of the
undersigned, Andrew Crist and Miss Elem
ora Ortman, OF Thorn township, Perry
county, Ohio. D. Ii. WE1sMAN.
AT the home of the bride, by the Rev.
Thos H. Hall, on Sunday morning April
1st, Mr.. Thomas Kendall and Miss Mary
L. Sturgeon, both of Hopewell township.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

The latter part Of this week or the e rst
Of next a number OF gentlemen will call
upon the the citizens of the county to So
licit their names as subscribers for the
Press. We hope to be able to annouce to
the public an additional one hundred sub
scribers week after next.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Mr.. G. II. Hope and DR.. Skinner have
received new supply of "LAwsoN's CUR
ArivE," which they warran, to cure those
distressing complaints such as Neu algia,
Rheumatism, Headache, and all pains of the
Limbs and Back, when it is faithfully used
according to directions.
For Wounds and Bruises, il will allay the
Inflammation and heal as il. by magic.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
Notice.

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.
c. j. SKINNER
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Do not let any person persuade you to
take any thing in place of Chappelear's
Bronchini, for your cough; if you do not
find it where you first ask, try another store,
or make them get it for you.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
1st DAY OF MARCH, 1877,


that David Crosasn, of the county of Perry, Ohio,
on the
1st DAY OF MARCH, 1877,
filed his petition in the Court of Common Pleas
within and for the county of Perry, Ohio, against
Catharine A Crossan, John Crossan. William Cros-
the estate Of Issaac Crossan, deceased, as defen-
dants. setting forth among other things that said
Isaac Crosssn departed this life intestste in Au-
quarter Of section No 27, Township No H. and
range No. Is, in said Perry county. Also in-lots
h n o she sou, ne.
ter Of section a. township II, range IS, In said
Muskingum county, excepting therefrom a par
John Graham, BY deed dated April r. 1885 and al
so excepting therefrom parcel OF said quarter
seS Sy saS ~ ssa
l. 1856, leaving about IS acres Of which said Isaac
Crossan died seized in said south rest quarter
said Isaac Crossan left surviving him his widow the
said Catharine 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
connty, and also In said in-lots in Uniontown. in
a;a hou IN ANY .prss
in said section No. a. township II, and range is,
IN said'Muskingum county, after the payment of 8
The petition also alleges that said John Forsythe
the Of the estate Of the said Isaac
Crosssn, deceased, has commenced an action
against the said John Crossan, in said Court If
Common Pleas of Perry county, Ohio, for the
cry 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-
~ county and his interest in said n-lots Nos. Is
| and ~. in uniontovn. In said Muskingum county,
Ohio had been attached TO satisfy said claim. The
| petition also sets out that said plaintiff, David
| Crosaan, and the said defendants, John Crossan,
aud William Crossan, each seized in fee simple
of the undivided third part Of the said real
tate Of which the said Isaac Crossan died seized as
aforesaid and prays for the assignment of dover
to A. Crossan therein the Partition OF
| said lsnds and tenements TO and among the said
David Crossan, John Crossan, and William Crossan,
TO said DOVER and that in the event of the
sale Of said seventyhve acres premises said mort.
gage elein thereon may be paid and the rights under
said attachment adjusted. and ssks for all further
| proper relief.
are notified that they are required to appear and
answer said petition before the third Saturday
after the i2th day of April. 1877.
| DAVID CROSSAN
| By WE. Finck, his ATTY.
March s, 1877, 6w. pfs2l. Ne
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

II you want a paper giving the general
and local news, correct market report,
and devoted TO the interests of the tax-pay
srs Of the county, subscribe for the SoMER-
SET PRESS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

T. s. Stillman visited Snow Fork last
week, and says another Furnace is being
built on that stream, three miles below
Shawnee, and the came distance above
Murray City.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Use no ordinary medicine for coughs. 1t
is dangerous; but get ehappelear's Bron.
chini; II never fails to cure if used in time
and according to directions.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

ASK DR.. SKINNER about Chappelear's
Bronchini. He cells il. All prominent
Druggist, and country merchants sell it.
Price so cents for half pint bottles.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

That squabble between the Town Author.
tiles and the Trustees of Reading Town
ship was settled-Trustees recognizing the
right Of the Town to collect rent for the
Clerks Office.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
THE ELECTION.

The election las. Monday passed offqui-
etly and the vote was large. The "hug-
ging" business was carried on to great
extent. II will be seen that there was con-
siderable scratching"
Trrsrrcrr or, puu
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05
Beatty's s Per.or ORGANS
ESTABLISHED IN 1856.

Believing it to be by far the best Parlor and Or
chestral Orgon manufactured, challenge any
to equal them. The celebrated Col
den Tongue Reedsin this organ in conjunction with
the Perfect Reed Boards produce sweet, pure and
powerful tones Superb cases of new and elegant
lodges etc. should send for price list and discounts
Dealers will find it to their advantage to exam
in no other. Correspondence solicited
Best offer ever given. Money refunded upon re-
turn Of organ and freight charges paid by Dan
lei F. Beatty both ways if unsatisfactory, after
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, 1877-04-05

The New Lexington Herald published
thirty-three Shsrifi's sales last week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

They cay business is dull; sugar and cof-
fee are selling slowly. Not so with DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup; we understand our
druggists can hardly supply the demand.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Mr.. L. J. Burgess was in town on Mon
day last on legal business. Mr.. Burgess ID
4 lawyer of more than ordinary ability
and has large and increasing practice.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

II you have Partition notice, Admins.
trator's or Executors notice to publish
call the PRESS Office and you will save
money.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

Attention Of farmers and stock raisers ia
directed TO the advertisement Of the Messrs
Spanglers, in another column.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

We received very interesting commu-
nieation from Hopewell township which
came too late for this issue, but will ap-
pear in our next.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

VIM. Harner moved with his family to
Shawnee last week to take charge Of one Of
the hotels Of that place.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-04-05

In every town you can End Chnppelear's 5
Bronchini, take none but il for cough.