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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16
A FATHERS VENGEANCE.
Shooting SOn-in-Law in Presence OF
an Injured Wife and Daughter.

KALAMAZOO, Michigan. February s.
About three years ago, John r. Mcbride,
harness maker, married Julia Daugherty
the blooming daughter of Michael Daugh-
erty, farmer residing near Kalamazoo
Mcbride soon deserted his wife and infant
child. He afterward returned, and Wa.
prosecuted for the non-support of his fani-
ly, but the judgment was not enforced. lie
succeeded in inducing his wife to cohsbit
with him again, under the pretence that he
was about to begin housekeeping. 1t was
only a pretense, however. The father,
Michael Dangherty. swore to have satisfac-
tion, and came to the City, yesterday, with
his daughter He sent Julia to Mcbride
to make demand for support. Mcbride
refused to listen to her, and pushed her out
of his apartment
At o'clock in the evening Daugherty,
accompanied by his wife and daughter, af-
ter passing McBride's place several times,
entered. Daugherty placed his hands in
his overcoat pockets and said, John, are
you going to take care of this girl?" Nc
Bride answered that he would not. Then
Daugherty fred at him, and as Mcbride
whirled and crouched the ball struck his
spine near the middle of the back. The
wounded man jumped up and grappled
with Daugherty. The girl interfered, and
Herbert Everard, clerk, attempted to
strike Daugherty with pair of names
Julia intercepted the blow, and then Ever
ard pulled the door open and Mcbride ran
out. Daugherty followed and fired at Nc
Bride again. Mcbride ran through an al
ley to the Kalamazoo House, shrieking fol
help. Some men assisted him to his room
in Burdick street, and physicians was sent
for. The ball wadding was taken from the
wound, but the ball could not be found
Mcbride cannot recover. Daugherty was
lodged in jsil. He said that he was sorry
that he had not killed Mcbride outright.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16
Belknap's Escape.

lFrom the Springfield (Mass.) Republican,
General Belknaps trial is "of." The
case against him in the Washington Courts
was dismissed yesterday on the ground that
the evidence would not sustain the prosecu-
ton, the President indorsing and directing
this course in view of the District Attor-
ney's statement that conviction was impro- :
bable, "and in view of the long suffering of
the accused. and the great expense 10 which
he has alreadyeen subjected" As the
Ex Secretary wasn't convicted at the i'm
peachment trial, hs thus gets off without
any legal punishment, which seems good
deal of farce. At the same time there are
very few persons in the country who would
want TO change places with w. w. Bel.
knap. IL was an unlucky day both for him
and the country when Grants search fol
Cabinet nonentities led him to Iowa.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16
The Western Rural.

With the new management of The Wes-
tern Rural comes marked improvements in
that sterling Farm and Family Weekly
1t has added Crop and Weather Bureau
30 systematic as to include every important
county in the Northwest, from Ohio to the
Rocky Mountains, and surpasses the re-
ports made by the Agricultural Depart
ment at Washington, inasmuch as they are
presented fresh to the farmers in a condens.
ed form each week. The Western Rural
also has Commercial and Market report:
unsurpassed by any paper in the country
and is the champion of cheap transporta
tion and equal Justice to all classes. Com
bining its practical information on Rura
Affairs, with its entertaining and instruc
tive literary departments, make it the mos
complete Farm and Family newspaper ex
tant. The price is $500 per year. Less tc
clubs. Address The Western Rural, Chi
cago, III.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Some fend in human shape has for seve-
raj years past been writing nony nous let
,ers and sending them to different parties
in this vicinity. In some CAGES they have
gone so far as to attach signatures to them
The letters are as vile as the heart Of the
wretch who writes them. There is moth.
ing too low and contemplate for the au-
thor Of them to do. Who ever it may be,
is too cowardly to murder, and too mean
to make q fourth rate highway robber
and is the only one who would be capable
of robbing his parents grave (if he ever
had any, for their shrouds. Let there be
an effort made TO ferret out the villain
and il it be successful, the community will
not be rested by his presence only a short
| time.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16
Somerset Official DIRECTORY.
Board of Education.
VEGETINE

Strikes at the root of disease by purify
ing the blood, restoring the liver and
kidneys to healthy action, invigorating
the nervous system.
egetine
Is not a>vile, nauseous compound, which
simply purges the bowels, but safe,
pleasant remedy which is sure to purify
the blood and thereby restore the health.
Vegetine
Is now prescribed in case of Scrofula
and other diseases Of the blood. by many
Of the best physicians, owing to its
great success in curing all diseases Of
this nature.
egetine
Does not deceive invalids into falls
hopes by purging and creating at fictiti
Gus appetite, but assists nature in clear
ing zand purifying the whole system,
leading the patient gradually to perfect
health.
Vegetine
Was looked upon as an experiment for
some time by some of our best physi-
clans, but those most incredulous in re-
gard to it's merit are now its most ardent
friends and supporters.
egetine
Says Boston physician, "has no equal
as blood purifier. Hearing of its ma
ny wonderful cures, after all other rem
edies had failed, visited the laboratory
and convinced myself of its genuine
merit It Is prepared from barks, roots
and herbs, each of which is highly ef-
fective, and they are compounded in
such manner as to produce astonishing
results"
egetine
Is acknowledged and recommended by
physicians and apothecaries to be the
best purifier and cleanser of the blood
yet discovered, and thousands speak in
its praise who have been restored to
hoaltb
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Bring your job work to the SOMERSET
PRzss book and job Office. We are pre-
pared and can do work equal to and cheap
er than almost any other Office in this aec-
tion Of the state.
We were favored on Saturday last with
q call from our friend J. G. Wilson, o.
Monticello, Indiana. His many friends
will be glad to hesr that he is enjoying
the best OF health and is highly pleased
with Monticello.
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ONLY REMEDY
FOR HARD TIMES.
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.

A LII wanting FRUIT FARMS, especially
"A adapted to the growth of the VINE, where
it is established success and pays large proff.
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 a mild delight
full 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
privileges are already established. Also, manu-
factories of shoes, clothing, straw goods, and
other things, at which different members of
family can procure employment
years past for people suffering from pulmonary
affections, asthma, catarrh, ague, and debility;
many thousands have entirely recovered.
new brick Hotel has just been completed,
100 feet 'front.' with back buildings, four stories
high, including French roof, and all modern
Price OF Farm Lands S26 per Acre,
payable in installments within the period of
years. In this climate planted out to vines, 20
acres of land will count fully much as 100
Persons unacq uainted with Fruit Growing, can
become familiar with it in a short time on
count of surroundings.
FIVE ACRE, ONE ACRE, and Town
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 be
sent upon application to CHARLES L. Lam
DIS, VINELAND, N. j., free of cost.
The following is a description of Nineland,
published IN the New York Tribune, by the
well known agriculturist, Solon Robinson:
All of the farmers were of the well to do
sort and some of them, who have turned their
attention to fruits and market gardening, have
grown rich. The soil is loan, varying from
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.
Is cerfainIy Of the most extensive tracts in
almost level position, and suitable condition for
pleasant farming, that knotr Of this side Of the
Wesfern prdiries. We found Of the Oldest a,as
apparently just probably productive rhen rsf
cleared Of forest ffty or q hundred years ago.
The geologist would soon discover the cause of
this continued feltility. The whole country is
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 and this nldriy substance is scaf
tered all Through the soil IN eery eommiaated form,
and in the erac condition most easily dated BY
such plants as the farmer desires 10 etslfirdte.
July II, 1876. v4h
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Every household should have a cook
book. Ii is almost an impossibility to do
without one. The ladies oil Marysyille,
Ohio, have published a work of this kind
which is far superior to any heretofore Of
fered TO the public. The work is selling
very rapid, and persons desirous of pro-
curing a copy should do so at once, as the
probabilities are that it will be a difficult
matter to obtain one in a short time.
Miss Angie Skinner will receive orders
for the work
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Somerset is very much in need Of more
dwelling houses. 1t is almost an impossi-
bility to End a house for rent. Why don't
some one put up some small dwellings
for the purpose Of renting them. There
would be no trouble in finding tenants to
occupy them, and besides it will be good
investment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

We have been making further inquiry
into the matter Of Township Trustees re-
csiving a salary, but have not yet looked
up the law. We are satisfied the Trustees
are not entitled to It, and IL such be the
case, they should satisfy themselves in the
matter and refund the amount overdrawn
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The M. Il. Sabbath School will hold q
Mite Society at the Town Hall, ON Wash
ingion's birthday, Thursday Evening Feb.
ursry %. The supper will consi5 of a
bouniiful supply Of mush and milL Ad-
miiiance to hall and supper ten tents.-
verybody invited TO good social time
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

are GQe nOSL
effective and
congenial pur-
gative ever dis
covered. They
are mild, but
e fe ctual in
tn ir op era
tion, moving
the bowel Is
8 urely an d
without pain.
Although gen.
tie in their. op-
Grafton, they
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The oyster supper last Tuesday evening,
for the benefit of the public schools was
a pleasant affair. The Supsrintende mt and
Teachers deserve the thanks of the entire
community for their efforts in behalfo of our
schools.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16
Societies.

Somerset Lodge No $50, meets at Odd Fellow 9
Hall, every Saturday evening at O'Clock.
NO. IS =. A. II.
Somerset Lodge No. 75, F. and A. NJ, meets at
their hall, on Wednesdays, preceding the full
moon of each month
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 81.
F. A M. meets at Masonic Hall, on the Monday
preceding the full moon of each month Compan-
ions in good standing cordially invited to at
tend
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16
Somerset Church Directory,

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday at lob;
A. NJ. Sunday School 9 A. NJ. Rev D. NJ Wise
man Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A. NJ
Vespers P. NJ. Rev. D. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Main street. Services at 1917 A. NJ: Sabbath
School A. NJ Rev. ]. VanLaw Pastor
REFORMED.
East Main Street. Services at 1917 o'clock A. N
and M. Sabbath School at N. Rev. D. NJ
Loucks, Faster.
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PROOF.
WHAT is NEEDED.

BOSTON, FEB. 10, 1871.
Mr.. II. R. STEVENS:
DEAR SIR-About one year since
found myself in feeble condition from
general debility. VEGETINE was
strongly recommended to me by friend
who had been much benefited by its use.
l procured the article, and after using
several bottles, was restored to health
and discontinued its use. / feel quite
confident that there is no medicine su-
perior to 1t for those complaints for
which it is especially prepared, and
would cheerfully recommend it to those
who feel that they need something to re-
store them to perfect health.
Respectfully yours.
U. L. PETTINGILL.
Firm of S. NJ. Pettingill & Co., 10 State
St., Boston.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 26, 1872.
Mr.. Fl. R. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-The two bottles of VEGE-
TINE furnished me by your agent, my
wife has used with great benefit.
For long time she has been troubled
with dizziness and costiveness; these
troubles are now entirely removed by
the Use of VEGETINE.
She was also troubled with Dyspepsia
and General Debility, and has been
greatly benefited.
THOS. GILMORE, 2293 Walnut str.
FEEL MYSELF ANEW MAN.
NATIcK, Mass, June l, 1872.
Mr.. H. R. STEVENS:
DEAR SIR-Through the advice and
earnest persuasion of Rev. E. 8. BEST,
of this place, l have been taking VEG
ETINE for Dyspepsia, of which l have
suffered for years.
! have used only two bottles and al
ready feel myself a new man.
Respectfully,
DR.. w. CARTER.
Report from a Practical Chemist
and ApOthecary.
BOSTON, Jan. ], 1874.
Dear Sir-This is to certify that l
have sold at retail 154a dozen (1S52 bot
tles) of your VEGETINE since April
II, 1870, and can truly say that il has
given the best satisfaction of any remedy
for the complaints for which il is recon-.
mended that l eyer sold. Scarcely a
day passes without some of my custom
ers testifying to Its merits on themselves
or their friends. ! am perfectly cogniz
ant of several cases of Scrofulous Tu
mors being cured by VEGETINF
alone in this vicinity.
Very respectfully yours,
Al GILMAN, 46s Broadway.
| To H. r. STEVENS. Esq.
Prepared by II. r. STEVENS, BOs
ton, Mass.
| VEG GETINE is SOLD BY ALI, DRue
] 1IST9.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The Fren eh Government is abott to sell
At auction the last four balloods which
werO constructed during the siege bor escap.
ing from Paris. These balloons are con-
sidered unfit for service, and tteN Balloon
Committee will replace themI th new
ones, an appropriation Of $4,000 having
tary baliooning 90
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16
Whereabouts of Chicago Whisky
Thief.
[From the Chicago Inter-Ocean, 10th

From the Chicago Inter-Ocean, 10th.l
Away down among the plantations of
Ceylon one would imagine there was not
ghost of probability of finding swindler
of Uncle Sam. Yet it seems in that far
away island there dwells one named Will
liam Minty, who. during the whisky pros.
ecutions by the Government, it will be re-
membered, made himself famous by alb
scending. Various speculations haye been
INDUCED in as to his whereabouts. and as
many different localities were assigned to
him. First he was said to be in Canada,
living at Hildrethville, with Root and the
rest of the .'b'hoys." Then when Root
wended his way back home, and his case
was reported settled, rumor crept around
that Minty was in the city, under cover,
awaiting chance to make terms with I'm
Gle Sam. Yesterday, however, word was
received at the Government Building that
Minty was in the Island of Ceylon, in the
East Indies, where he owns a plantation
Minty was Chief Clerk in the Internal
Revenue Office for ten years, and had ac-
quired a thorough knowledge of his busi-
ness, and, it appears of the crooked side OF
it also. He was indicted about a year ago
for keeping fraudulent books. Before the
Marshal could get his hands upon him he
had skipped"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

II "time is money" there is great ma
ny in this place who would be glad to ex-
change n large amount OF time" for a
n small amount of money"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

We wish correspondents and those who
have advertising to publish in this paper
TO bear in mind that we should have their
manuscript BY Tuesday noon.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

We will publish next week the official
returns Of the first annual election ever
held in Perry county.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

We understand that James W. Graves
will occupy the Gallagher building, on the
North East corner Of public square after
the first Of April.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

A wonderful remedy for the cure of Bron-
chitis, Cough. Group. and all diseases of the
throat and lungs. It's Chappelear's Bronch-
mi. Keep il in your house constantly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The many friends Of Mrs w. II. Rus
sell will be glad to hear that che is inn
proving rapidly, and it is hoped will be
be able 20 about in a short time.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

See our market reports in this issue. We
propose to pay strict attention to the mar
keis, and the readers OF the Press can re-
ly on them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16
Notice to Stockholders.

The Stockholders Of the Somerse
Printing Company are hereby notified
to meet at the late Banking Office of w.
NJ. Ream, on Monday, March 5th, 1877,
at 2 O'Clock P. NJ, for the purpose of
considering and ratifying the sale of the
property of the Company made by the
Board of Directors thereof to liquidate
the Indebtedness. By order Of the Board
w. ARNOLD, Prest.
II. G. GREINER. Sec'y,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Saveral names have already been men
tion as the successor Of Hon. Z. r. P. Ba
ker. The boys will have to be long win
ded in order to keep the ball rolling
until the nomination is made.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

II ia fact that there is no remedy known
equal to Chapbelear's Bronchini for all
Cough, Group, Bronchitis, WhoopiDg
Cough, &c.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Hereafter the PRESS will be issued on
Thursday morning. By this arrangement
IL will circulate throughout the county the
snme week Of publication.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Mrs. r. J. Maginnis, and her daughter,
Mrs. Miller, have been spending several
days iD this place.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Ask DR. SKINNER about Chappelear q
Bronchini. He pells it, Aall prominent
Druggist, and country merchants sell it,
Price 80 cents for half pint bottle.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

$500 Dollars rewdrd: for a curable coegt
that cannot be cured with Chappelear''
Bronchini. Price 80 cents for half pint bot.
flea
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Sam Hineman, and "Irish john" gath
cred up thirty-6ve heed Of horses in thi'
place last week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Our streets were thronged on Saturday
last, and large amout Of business was
transacted.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

We are receiving great many new sub
scribers and encouraging news from all
parts Of the county.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The Council has instructed the Mayor
TO- have the rubish cleaned up aud the
side walks repaired in the burnt district" +"
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So many Connecticut farmers have been
swindled; into giving notes to travelling
agents on false pretenses that State Con
vention of victims is to be held.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The coal business on the n. S. & S. r.
X. is brisk. Eight coal rtains pass over
the road daily.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Ell. Kelly contemplates erecting dwell
ling on South Market street, as soon al
the weather will permit.
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KEEPING THE HANDS SMooTH.-A
writer in the American Grocer says that
glycerine is not used in the right way. She
says that to preserve the smoothness and
softness of the hands, you should keep a
small bottle of elycerine near the place
where you habitually wash them, and
whenever you have done washing them and
before wiping them, put one or two drops
of glycerine on the palm. and rub the hands
thoroughly with it, as if it were soap, then
dry lightly with a towel. House hold work
and bad weather will not prevent your skin
from being smooth and soft, if this plan of
using glycerine is followed
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Che Yost corner is TO receive a fresh
coat Of paint. Mr.. John o. Skinner, is to
do the work.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The wheat in ihi. locality isIooking
we'll.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Parties thinking of running for town
ship officers should begin TO look aroud
for bail.
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Messrs Pierces, Of Fairfield county will
take charge OF the American House the
the first Of April next.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

IN the case Of State Of Ohio W Edward
Russell the defendant was acquitted
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Chicken thieves are numerous and very
bold. Can not some means be taken by
which they may be detected.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The Ohio Penitentiary contains about
sixteen hundred convicts.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Candidates for the different Offices can
have their names announced in the Press
for one dollar.
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LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS,

Hon. J. +. o'Neil and lady paid soruer
er-et a visit last week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

Chalfant sells Imperial Plows on a pos
tive guarantee
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

There has been post office established
at Chalfant's station.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-16

The ball at the town hall last Thursday
evening was pleasant affair.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,
II. c. GREINER. Sec'y.

For all the purposes of Family Physic {:
and for curing Costiyeness,, Jaundlce,
INDIGESTION, Foul Stomach, Breath,
Headache, Erysipelas, Rheuma-
tism, Eruptions and Skin Diseases,
Bliousness, Dropsy, Tumors,
Worms, Neuralgia; as Din
ner Pill, for purifying the Blood,