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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
For The SOMERSET PRESS
Them "Deferred Papers-Dramatic." ="

During the past three weeks the would
be "star" and the grum looking yielder of
the yard stick, and two or three others of
the infamous "villags gossiper" tribe have
been in close consultation, their object be-
ing to slay the impudeut wretch" para
goric." They held a number Of indigna-
tion meetings and finally they had to give
the task of demolishing "Paragoric" to the
"gYum little business man"
Well the Deferred Papers" were made
out and given to that Cultivated body" for
inspection before sending TO the Herald for
publication. Well the Herald came, but
the deferred papers" did not. The Her
aid then received its share Of attention.
"There's nothing in it worth reading" !"
"They are to mean to publish it," and
great many other remarks were made By
the disappointed, when one them CHANGED
to see notice that their article would ap-
pear next week. One more week passed
and the Herald came to hsEd. Cordray
seized copy and retreated into the hall
leading to the barber shop and commenced
the search for the article that "give 'em
hell" The "star" followed suit. The
"erum little Business man" did not put in
an appearances:
1t is not necessary at this time to give a
description of the entire list that sign their
names "Com." We will takethem by turn.
A few weeks ago We give description of
one Of them, and he has been squirming
ever since.
Well we have another whom we intend
to mention, and that is "grum little bu-
sinesa man" He is a thorough business
man. Last winter he had an interest in a
whiskey saloon. When the business ceased
to be profitable he mended his evil ways
and become an enthusiastic Nun phyite
He has tried the newspaper correspondent
business, and it is reported that he wrote
an article concerning J. L. Rankin. Wei
Doc saw the article and concluded to spanl
the author, but he run and Doc overlook
him and gave him complete thrashing.
Another report is going the rounds tina
the citizens Of the village were agreeabl!
surprised one day to learn that the "grun
little business man" was about to take hi
departure, and that when he did leave tn
citizens rang the village bells over tn
glad tidings.
This little nest of jealous gossipers gath
er togather and are like SO many dogs, on
will vomit and the balance of them will ca
it. You poor miserable wretches. A mic
set amt you. With Captain "Grum Busi
ness Man" and Lieutenant would be"Star,
you fall into ranks, and High Privat
Cordray brings up your rear.
Talk of "cock pit" and "bar rooms."-
This crowd rivals the "grum little bus
ness mans" saloon in its primest days.
Come along, the bottle is full to tn
brim, and we are ready to administer TO a
who wish it that never failing remedy,
. PARAGoRIC.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

A tune that young ladies try to catch-a
million-air
Farmers in the vicinity of Victoria,
Kansas, claim 80 bushels of wheat to the
acre.
Hogs: cattle and mules have been dying
from heat, musquitos and flies in Louisi-
ana.
The Baltimore Gazette estimamates the
loss to that city by the strike at nearly two
million of dollars.
Cleveland and Cincinnati have four out
of seven offices on the Democratic State
ticket.
Why cannot two slendar persons ever be-
come great friends? Because they will al
ways be slight acqualntances.
It is said that Tom Thumb "looked very
small' when he went home and found his
house had been stripped by tramps."
The blessing of the house is piety. The
honor of the house is hospitality. The or
nament of the house is cleanliness. The
happiness of the house is contentment.
Boston Transcript.-Coal has advanced
so cents ton at wholesale, and is likely to
advance from so cents to 81 ton at retail
This is the way strikes help the poor"
Beecher, writes a country editor, says a
million of dollars is very poem. We de.
sire to state that this article of poem will
be accepted, if we have to crowd out ad-
veriisements to make room for it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
A Plucky Girl.

Marion Is. c.) Merchant.
One day last week young Ivsy, who had
been addressing Miss Bullard against the
wishes Of her father, drove up to the house
Of the latter for the purpose of carrying
away his prize In the absence of the old
man, who had :gone fishing. 1t appears
that the old gentleman had made ready by
loading his gun with slugs of lead cut
from the sinkers on his lines to shoot the
lover IL he persisted 10 his efforts to carry
OF his daughter The two lovers were
seated in buggy and making their way
for North Carolina when they were over
taken by small brother Of the bride elect,
who leveled the gun and commanded them
10 hsult. Not needing the command the
boy fired at them, and severely wounded
his sister in the side, but missed her lover,
the shot lodging in the back of the buggy
Nothing daunted, the two proceeded on
their journey until they reached the house
Of preacher, who made them one. The
young lady was 30 weak that she was sup
ported while the ceremony was performed.
II seems that the boy acted under his ia
ther's Instructions.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
The Political Outlook.

The coming campaign in this county and
district will be quite spirited, and already
the claims of the different candidates are
being urged BY their friends. The Demo-
cratic majority in Perry county is some.
thing over seven hundred which is quite
dificult to overcome in 80 small county
rs Perry. The voters Of the county with
out regard to party are dissatisfied with the
manner in which our county affairs have
been carried on, and portion Of the tick
ct Is q dead weight to the party and will
run far behind their ticket in every town
ship in the county. But whether the Re-
publicans can gain enough votes BY the
dissatisfaction In the Dem ocratic ranks re-
mains TO be seen.
The Senatorial contest in our opinion
will be close, although the district is over
nine hundred Democratic. Mr.. Russell
is a very popular man and il is claimed he
will have majority Of from four to seven
hundred in Muskingum county. The re-
suit will eagerly be watched for by all.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
Poverty at its Worst.

From the New York Sun.
In dingy attic in the fourth story at
No. 8, Vandewater street lies the body of
Mary Carpenter, deserted wife, whose
death was fastened by starvation. 1t will
be buried to day, and a single carriage,
containing her four small children, will
follow her to the grave. Word was sent to
the Oak street Police Station few days
ago that dying woman would like to be
taken to the hospital. Captain Petty found
what he says was the most affecting scene
he has ever witnessed in twenty years ex-
perience as an officer. The pannels had
been kicked from the door, which hung by
one hinge. The window was without sash
or blinds. Over the uncarpeted floor were
scattered fragments of utensils and broken
furniture There was not a whole article
in the room. A heap of straw in one cor
ner supplied the place of a bed. A lounge
without legs or back, supported the, form
of woman, whose sunken eyes, hollow
cheeks, and trembling fingers told as plain
| ly as her words that she had been long
time without food. She attempted in vain
to comfort her little ones, who were sob.
bing around her. Her husband, long
shoreman, deserted her week ago, wheI
she was i'll. The small wages that the ell
dest daughter, aged thirteen, was able tc
earn in factory, were taken from her ev
cry week and spent in drink. He only
came home when intoxicated, and then t.
beat his wife and break the furniture. TIL,
children begged so hard to have thei
mother buried out of the Potter's Fielc
that Captain Petty ordered an undertake
to make a respectable interment, and viii
bear the expense himself.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
He. Had Been In The War,
From the Oil City Derrick

From the Oil City Derrick
An old soldier who went through the
war Of the rebellion, doing duty at Amster-
dam, Pea Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Get.
tysburg, ETC., was in Pittaburg on the late
dreadful Sund ay. He was struck in the
small of the back with lump Of coal, bnt
you could not discover that he took any
note of it, A brick bat hit him along side
OF the head, and smile stole across the
old mans face. Then dozen pistol shots
were heard, and bullet carried away the
warrier'sleft ear. The old man held his
aides, ond laughed until they heard him
over in Allegheny. As he wiped the blood
from the side of his head, he fairly yelled
with delight. "That's business!" he ex-
claimed. "That does a mans soul good
II somebody will have the kindness to shoot
me in the bowels, now," and he waded into
the thick of the fight, "I'll clean out the
whole kaboodle of you!"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
Useful knowledge.
AN walks three miles an hour.

4 man walks three miles an hour.
4 horse trots seven.
Steamboats, run eight.
Sailing vessles make ten.
Slow rivers make four.
Rapid rivers make seven.
Moderate wind blows seven.
Storms moves thirty six.
Hurricanes eighty.
4 rifle ball thousand miles an hour.
Light, one hundred and ninety thou
sand
Electricity, two hundred and eighty
thousand.
A barrel of -four weighs one hundred and
ninety-six pounds.
4 barrel of pork, two hundred.
A barrel of rice, six hundred.
A keg of powder, twenty-five.
A firkin of butter 6ftysix,
4 tub of butter, eighty-four.
Wheat, beans and clover seed, sixty
pounds to the bushel.
Corn, rye and fax seed. fifty-six.
Buckwheat, hfty-two.
Barley, forty eight.
Oats, thirty-fve
Coarse salt, eighty FIVE.
Sixty drops make drachm.
Eighty drachms an ounce.
Four ounces gill.
saSizty drops a teaspoonful.
Three teaspoonfuls atablespoonful-one,
third of an ounce.
Four thousand eight hundred and forty
square yards make an acre.
A square mile, six hundred and forty
acres.
To measure an acre--Two hundred anc
ninety feet on each side, making square
acre within an inch
There are two thousand seven hundred
and fifty languages.
One person dies at each pulsation of thu
heart.
A generation is fifteen years.
Average of life, thirty one yeers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
,wnship of Reading, the following men

township of Reading, the following men
were elected:
Clerk, John Murry.
Trustees, David Beckwith,
Christian Deal,
Peter Overmier.
Treasurer, Joseph Petite.
Supervisor, Jacob Dittoe.
Jonathan Babbs.
Lister, Daniel Parkinson.
Overseer of the Poor, Peter Overmier and
John Wsgonor.
Fence viewers, Jacob Miller and George
Sousley.
Praisor of Property, David Beckwith.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
Mr.. Bliley's Improved Horse.

Mr.. F. x. Blilley of Atlanta is con-
structing sort of machine horse, built up
on the valoeipede plan, and operated by a
combination Of motive power. The epower
consists in the multiplied weight of the ri
der, who moves in the saddle as though he
was riding horse. The driving wheel is
three feet in diameter, and Mr.. Bliley as
serts that the machine will carry man fas-
ter than any horse.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
Election Notice.

HNHE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE INCOR-
i PORATED VILLAGE OF SOMERSET, OHIO,
are hereby notified that special election will be
held at the usual place of voting in said village of
Somerset,
MONDAY, AUGUST 27th, 1877,
Between the hours of six O'Clock A, NJ. and six
O'Clock P. NJ. of said day for the election Of Cor
poration Clerk, to fill unexpired term of Alexander
c. Caine, resigned.
R0B'T. B. WOODWARD, Mayor.
Somerset, Ohio, August 18th, 1877. 2w
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
The Seaside Library.

Choice books no longer for the few only The
best standard novels within the reach of every one
Books usually sold from 81 to So given (un-
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1. East Lynne, By Mrs Henry Wood Double
20c.
2. John Hdlitdr. Gent, By Miss Mucock...... 20c.
8. Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontee Double No) zoe.
A. Al Ponaan- -Hater Charles Reads new novel. zoe.
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6. Last Days Of Pompeii, by 1Oc.
T. Addna-Bede, by George Eliot Double No.). zoe.
s. The arundel Motto. by Mary Cecil Hay. 10c.
g. Old lNiddleton's Money by Mary Cecil Hay. 10c.
10. The Woman an Whie by Wilkie.Collns. zoe.
II. The MIL On The Floss, by George Elist.... zoe.
II. The american Senator by Anthony Trollope zoe.
13. 4 Princess Of ThuLe, by William Black. zoe.
IA. The Dead Secret, By Wilkie Collins. 1Oc
15. Ronola, by George Elliott Double No.. ... zoe
16. The English at The North Pole land FELL of
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H. Hidden Perils by Mary Cecil Hay........... 1Oc
1S. Barbara's History. by Amelia B. Edwards 2Oc
10. A Terrible Temptation, by Chas. Reade.. 1Oc
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
Valuable Bricks.

The express and passenger train last
evening for California had on board 124
bars of bullion-enough 10 build respec-
table sized cabin. The big bricks weighed
about 125 pounds apiece, and the whole
were worth little over half million of
dollars The floor of the express and mail
cars were paved with them, and they were
walked over just as though they had been
SO much pig iron. They looked like bars
or "bricks" of silver, but were really al
most half gold. Gold Hill Neps.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

II is said q number Of years ago some
member Of the Ohio Legislature offered g
bill authorizing Perry county TO make
an appropriation TO educate man for the
Legislature. What a blessing il is it did
not pass. The county would have been
bankrupt il she had been compelled to ed
ucats her Representatives.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

Is the report correct that Peter Cochran
drew one hundred dollars for building g
bridge which was bid in BY him for fifty?
We have heard this stament made SO often
that we would like to know whether it is
true. II the report is false the Commis-
sioners should not be held accountable for
such misrepresentations, but If correct the
matter should be looked up at once.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

And still Mr.. Trovinger refuses to let it
be known how he stands on the county
printing swiDdle. He may think il no
nodys business and intends running
into Office on his party's name and
general appearance. He may be badly
mistaken however, as many men as intelli-
gent and good looking as he has been sad
ly disappointed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

A bridge in Hopewell township which
was built little over year ago at cos.
Of about two thousand dollars requires a
gang of workmen at the rate Of eight dol
lars per day to prop il up. At that rate
what will that bridge cost in ten years.
II makes no difference. "it was done law
ful." and ito the victors belong the
spoils.n
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

A couple applied recently to magis-
trate in Kentucky to join them in the
bonds of wedlock. The man was hatless,
coatless and shoeless, and the woman was
nearly in the same condition. They had
no license from the county Clerk, and no
money to pay for one, but desired the J.
P. to issue the license and perform the GER
money needed, and rendered in payment
therefor 'to gather him a half bushel OF
walnuts this fall"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

Charles Francis Adams is looming up
again. Mr.. F. W. Bird thinks the Dem
ocrats should give him another chance to
be Governor. In Mr.. Birds opinion the
true policy of the Democratic party. of
Massachusstts is 10 lay the foundation Of q
party which shall be worthy of the sup
port Of the honest, Conscientious, God.
fearing men and women of Massaohu usstts.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

EErToR PREss:-As The Pass is an
independent paper will you publish COM
munications concerning candidates for Of
fees. A SOLDIER
The columns of THE Press are open to
all. II matters not how much we may be
opposed to the views Of our correspondents
we are always ready to receive them. ED.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

DIR. AxliDe, the Republican candidate
for Representative 10 reported as being a
Murphyite. and Mr.. Trovinger Butter
milker; now let the Greenbackers come to
the front and put in the field one who is in
favor Of that old substantial drink "of our
f.thaxa -
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So,,os --1-I onio, aug ~, 1871.
oealeu proposals Will be received at this office
til II o'clock NJ.
Tuesday, September 4h, 1877,
for the superstructure and stonework separate of
bridge over the Rail Road cut at the East end of
Columbus street, Somerset.
Bids for the superstructure to be by the Ieniar
tcot, and the party receiving the work to take
away the old bri ge at his own expense.
Span to be about 80 feet
Each bidder for superstructure to furnish plan
and Specifications of his own both for double road
way with sidewalk, and single roadway with side
walk, with price of each.
Bids for the stonework to be by the perch of
"a 75-1OO feet, and include the moving Of the old
abutments and the use If such stone in the same
as will entirely fill the specifications.
Bond for double the probable cost of each to ac-
company bill. The Board reserves the right to re-
j9ct any all bids
By order of the Commissioners,
A. F. STINCHCOMB, Secretary.
August 16, 2w.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

Drs. Greiner & Thomas are very busy.
Their dental rooms are filed with custo-
mers throught the day. Good work and
reasonable prices will always win.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
Assignee's Sale at Auction.

T will sell at public auction at my old store room,
J. in Somerset, Ohio the remainder of the Nc
Cuneville Salt Company's stock of goods, consis-
ting OF Ready Made Clothing, Men and Boys Shoes,
Misses ane Children's Caters and Shoes, Notions
&c. Auction to commence
Saturday, August 25th, 1877,
and continue on every Saturday till sold will
sell at private sale on every Saturday preceding
said day. J. MURRAY BROWN,
August 2, 4w. pf$2,25 Assignee.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

How many thousand perch Of stone
has the tar payers Of Perry county paid
for in the past fifteen years that was not
mad
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

Bring on the expenditures of Reading
township and let the public know how cor
rupt IL is? They foot the bills and should
have the pleasure Of looking over il?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23
Headache.

DIR. HEIsLEY's HEADACHE POWDERS will actual
ly cure any kind of Headache in twenty minutes,
let the cause be what it may, the accompanying
symptoms what they will.
Mailed postpaid for so cents, by J. R. HEISLEY
& CO., Salem N. J., and sold by
and who will refund the money if they fail
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-08-23

1amiIy publication in the world. ANY one can be-
come successful agent. The most elegant works
OF art given free to subscribers. The price is SO
low that almost everybody subscribes One agent
reports making over $3.50 In week. lady agent
reports taking over 400 subscribers in ten days
All who engage make money fast. You can devote
an your time to the business only your spare
ume: You need not be away from home over
uculars, directions and terms free Elegant and
expensive outfit free. Ii you want profitable work
sehu us your address at once. 1t costs nothing TO
try the business No one who engages fails to
Portland Maine.
Aug IG 1877