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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Frederick Beckwith, shot himselfthrough
the heart, at his home in GAINESVILLE, ONO,
on Friday last.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21
Administrators Notice

n oIlCE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ mas been appointed and qualified rs Adndis-
traitor OF the estate of William Talbot late of Per
April \. ID. 1877. JOHN III, pITTOE'!
May ), 3w. Administrator.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Young man, young lady, getsthat hump
of your back, 1t is great deformity.
The London Shoulder Brace, sold only at
SINNERS will do it, and Jo is the boy
that will show you how to wear them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The Committee sent to New York for a
flag to present to Jackson Township. 1t
will be here in few days? Where ia the
money.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

A lecture OH ventilation would be very
beneficial in our town, especially II II
would be listened to by some of the SEX
tons Of our churches.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

We need marble works in Somerset
We don't believe there is better opening
for live business man any where.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Mr.. & Mrs. John II. Shearer, are visit
ing our town. We wish them much pleas
ure which no doubt they will have.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The Organs" seen, 10 b. Hti.a iHeasy
about Mr.. Plank. Don't bother yonr-eives
gentlemen he can take care OF himself, and
when elected Commissioner lie will take
care of the purse of Perry county, you
can't drire him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The citizens would be pleased to know
the retreat Of the bell ringer between eleven
and twelve o'clock bells.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

We call the attention of chose wishing
20 purchase piano on easy terms, and at
half price to notice headed Fine Piano
for sale.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The Geigber Murphy meeting last Thurs
day evening was largely attended. Gen
Jo. Geigher delivered an able address.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

G1s not easily canned s in ts these tines hmt
~ of either sex, any part OF the country,
who is willing 70 work steadily at the employment
that we furnish. sIXTY-sIN DOLLARS per
week, in your own town. You heed not be away
from home over night. You can give your whoIe
time to the work, or only your spare moments
1t costs nothing to try the business. Terms and
S5 outfit free. Address at once, II. HALLETr cg Co
Portland Maine.
April 9Th. 1S17. ".
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The accounts and notes belonging to
skinner & Bro, must be settled during the
coming week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

We publish this week as a matter OF
news an address by the Independent can
diJate for Governor Of Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Stern, the saloonisi, is preparing to pull
up stakes and going to Shawnee.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

James McQuaid, the reliable grocer OF
Somerset IL selling goods at bottom prices
Uis groceries are first class.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Those wishing groceries in quantities
will find il to their advantage to give +.
A. Dittoe call.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Mace Shaw has added another story to
his house making II fine residence-
Moca Ia n wide awake good citizen.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Remember the Fourth Of July celebra-
tion at junction City.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21
We" PGD the Highest
Cash Price foa. Gru5g..
History OF. : erE5 County. .


Circumstances beyond nay control have d. G....y,.-
the preparation aud pa..icatioI C5 the Ifs--- :
icIy county, Ohio, which have !5r s--r, -.
had IL CULteI,l plat, n --
ne book viii hes l-I-o 5-,t-rn. # d.. So
n"hosea pages, Wei 'yalt and printed, and 7gl,-
lshcd hy regular book establishment m 90
paper III good style, and IL WoTrasIl-I.!- !-gs man
hef. 10 Will contain history OF the com, ts-f--
townships, as far pracicsflc-froIl, me -friel cf
the earliest white settlements down 10 III,- III,
ISL, the close OF the Centennial year. The work
VIII give the names OF the early pioneers Of each
township as far as possible introducing inridCnts
cohhected Win The early settlements. and The
grown ana progress OF all parts oil the county
Also, as far as may be obtainable a separaf1. and
dIstInct account OF each town, old and new. in
GGIudih2: OF course, 0yermyertown, Somerset.
IMhronyiIle, Mn Rehoboth. Bristol, New Lexington,
Mount Hope, CrOssenville, Wolftown MaxviIIe,
OaAheid, P0rterville, StraitsvilIe, MilIortown'
Sego Mount Perry, Saltillo, Whippstown, Middle
Town, NeW stra1tsyille, Shawnee, McCuneyille,
Junction City, Glenford, Moxahala, HemIock,
fefrara, Balrds Furnace, Buckingharn and auy
oher Old or new towns that may be dug IN or ade
up before the manuscript work of the book is clos
The volume will give a history Of the railroads Of
the county, OF the newspaper press of the several
tion with the OF 1872, the Mexican war. and
the war OF 1861 Also, as far information can bC
procured, separate and distinct account OF eacl
Church society in the county.
AS extra-historica the book will contain 4 chan
ter upon the mineral and other wealth, and updr
| the future prospects OF the county.
Enough has been said to give an idea of the ren.
eral scope and character OF the proposed yolu1ne-
Ot course, local work can not be furnished at sC
small cost as one of general nature But thu
price OF the History OF Perry County will be fixed
at 5000, which is not much in excess OF genera
historical works, OF corresponding size and fnish
\. g. agents are wanted to canvass each town
snip IN the county. y resident agent of the town.
snip yOd be preferred, but this is not essential
the person applying is competent one. Persor
unknown TO me must come well recommended as Il
integrity, and ability 10 do this kind of work An
pllcauon for an agency may be made in person o.
| given. -
! thorough canvass OF the county can he made :
Meanwhiie, persons residing at distance may or
der the book, and their orders will be recorded
and their names placed on the list. To secure th,
book, 1t Will have to be subscribed for or otherwis
! ordered. i : CoIRnr~
March Is, 1877.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

One would be led to believe from the
talk Of the average politician shat The
honest tiller of the soil i ignorant lie
wears coa~e ciething sud don paTt his hair
it. the middle
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Diuoe sell a choice Maple Favored
Syrup, cheap.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Why not try that Y II. Tea at Dittoe's
only 10 cents per quarter.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The number Of arrivals for the week en-
ding June 10th, at the Babb's Hotel has
been reduced to one.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Ny Mill will be closed June 2Sth, anc
July 4th, y. L. AsIfDhook'
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The reason for Dittoe's large trade is
he sells standard goods, at lowest prices.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Il 10 known who managed si.e Democrats
County Convention and If he Senatorial
Convention Is already liked LEI .ho Dcl-
ogates know and save thelc ibs trouble q
going to NeeS Lexington.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The name of Plank, rings in the ears OF
the G. II. r. and the Organs"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Tom johnson, and Huston, & Co. took in
a power Wool this week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

The Circleville Democrat speaks of a
strawberry, the Mammoth Ohio, picked
from Woodruff's patch, that measured Al
inches in circumference. Mr.. J. A. Fetters,
of his vicinity, has picked, this season, q
specimen of his Forest Rose," measuring
6 inches in circumference, and expects to
find still bigger ones.-Lancaster Gazette.
Mr.. Isaac Weaver, of this place, but
formerly of Pickaway county presented us
with basket of the most delicious straw
berries we have ever eaten. The largest
one measured y inches and another Il
inches The smallest one measured 81
inches. They averaged inches In cir
cumference. They are known by the name
of Col. Cheney.
| These berries were raised in a field and
of course did not receive the attention they
should have Mr.. Weaver will have a
lot of plants for sale this season, but all
who wish to procure plants from him had
better engage them now, as they will all be
sold by planting time.
NEwBURG, o., June 8, 1876.
Mr.. LAWSON. Ny Dcm SRI hayc
been great sufferer from Nervous Headach
for twenty years or more; and feel called
npon to acknowledge to you the relief
received from the use of your nervou
CURATIVE" which surpasses any remed!
/ have ever used. 1t affords me grea
pleasure to recommend it to the public.
Your with respect,
JOS. TURNEY.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21
EgST a FSVEYV PX q n q
- - - 8sizzE "a zzssER
GRAND SCARE AND UPRIGHT.

From James T. Regan, firm OF Regan * Carter, pub
fishers Daily and Weekly Tribune, Jefferson City,
Me-, alter receiving 500 instrument, says:
"Piano reached US in good condition. am well
pleased with it. Is is all you represent it to be-"
From f. r. Baldrige, Bennington Furnace, Pa,
after receiving 500 piano.
THE Beatty" received 4th inst, all o. k, and
comes fully up to your representation aud exceeds
our expectations While 1 don't profess TO be a
it OF very sweet tone; and is very much pleased
with it''
Best Inducements ever offered Money refunded
upon return OF Piano and freight charges paid by
me Daniel F. Beatty both ways il unsatisfactory
after q test trial OF five days. Pianos warranted
for six years. Agents wanted. Send for catalogue
Address,
DANIEL +. BEATTY,
Waghington, New Jersey. I. s. y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Aaron johnson, Sr., is seriously i'll.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Don't forget the
POOR OF NEW YORK
at Town Hall Saturday night.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Choice Dates at Dittoe's for 10 cents per
pound
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

GAINESVILLE Accommodation leaves GAINESVILLE dali
" except Sunday at 6.45 m, and arrives Of Col
unbus at $50 a. m
Passengers can not ride on Mixed Passenger aud
Freight Trains without special permits.
LXpress trains run daily, other trains daily ex-
cept Sunday.
IlIOS. P. BARRY, l. NJ. COLE.
l@ tern Pc ss'r .1gt, Gen'I 1icket Ig't
tEEfTE-E1TT BALTIMORE:
". c. QUINCY.
CeHeTcl NaagCcs, NET4isE
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

Pure Pine Tar, at F. A. Dittoe's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

l continue TO keep ON hand u full line of Boots
l. and Shoes, Ladies' Misses and Childrcn's ware,
which l will sell at panic prices. Custom ware
neatly, quickly and cheaply done,
Feb. l6. JAMES W GRAVES.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21
Daniel Z. Beatty's
P4RLOR ORGANS.

These remarkable instruments possess capacities
for musical effects and expression before at
tained, adapted for Amateur and Professional, and
an ornamcntin any parlor.
Ercel in Quality Of Tone, Thorough Work
-mdnship, Elegant Designs, and Finish.
and Wonderful Variety of their Combination Sole
Stops. GS Beauntiful new Centennial Styles now
ready.
DANIEL +. BEATTY
Washington, New Jersey, U. S. \,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21

ceiye proper attention.
Mr.. Ferree is in town drilling the club
for the stage on Saturday night. lie is
energy and skill both as a player and man
ager add much to the already fiattering
prospect, Prof. Won Arnstott has been
heard from and will be here. With such
Blakeney our people may feel fattered
with the prospect.
The more one knows about the people
of Hopewell township the better impress
sion he has of them. They are full of en-
terprise and have some of The best land in
the country as well as an inexaustible sup
ply of glass rock. They will give their
opinion on any subject without fear or ia
vor. They are not composed of the class
of people who allow politicians to say how
they must vote. 1t would be good thing
for Perry county if she contained three OF
four Hopewell townships.
The new scenery, in the Town Hall
painted by Mr.. J. o. Skinner, of this
place, presents fine appearance and is
quite an addition to the hall
The scenery comprises six new scenes
Parlor, Kitchen, Prison, Landscape, Forest
and Street; all are good, but we think tht
Street Scene is a little extra
This scenery is something long needed
and only came in good time; we have {
hall that is credit to town like Somer
set, and only needs some repairing, in thu
way of papering, frescoing &e., to make I
room, to which Somerset people can poin
with feeling of pride.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-06-21
FERNS Of Rent
Somerset Church Directory

LUTHERAN.
West Main street. Services every Sunday ut lOl.
\. NJ. Sunday School a. NJ. Rev u. NJ. Wise.
man Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass Mt S and 10 A. NJ
Vespers p. NJ. Rev. d. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST.
East Mnn street. Services at 1O12 \. NJ. Sabbath
School y. NJ Rev. ]. NanLaw Pastor.
REFORMED.
East Main Street. Services at 10}9 o'clock 4. NJ
and PM Sab ath School at n M. Rev.
Roucks, Paster.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-10-04
While we are tipoh this subject, y

While we are upon this subject, y
brief review Of the more Significant std
tstits of immigration, compiled from
the censuses of the United States, may
be of interest. No statistics upon this
subject were preserved before 1919, but
since then it has been the duty Of Col
lectors of Customs to make returns Of
the arrivals Of aliens, with particulars
as to age, sex and nationality. The to-
tai immigration before 1919 is esti-
mated at 25O, 200, and upon that esti-
mate the total immigration into this
country, up to and including 1876, is
9,726, 455. OF these, more than 9,OO0,-
600 have inmigrated since 1887. Prob
ably, therefore, one-third of the popu-
1ation of the United States at present
are either immigrants or the children
Of immigrants who came to this coun-
try during the last forty years. Up to
1926, the average immigration was less
than 10000 year, and the increase
but slight. In 1927 it was nearly
doubled, and a variable but constant
increase brought it up to 60. 4S2 in 1882.
Thence the increase was large, except
a great decline for the year following
the panic of 1887, and the figures in
1841 showed 1O4,565. The next year
there was great falling off, but from
1843 immigration grew in volume al
most every year until, in 1854, the
number was 427, 833-the largest known
in any one year with the exception Of
1872. 1t fell, however, to less than
half that number in 1855. The follow
ing table shows the figures for the last
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-10-04

500 fset; aid while the actor was psf:
forming on . horizontal bar, hanging
by his feet with his head down, waving
. handkerchief to the nervous audience
below, the patched and dilapidated can
vas split from bottom to top with re-
port that was heard miles sway. No
sooner had the gas escaped than the
balloon collapsed and came shooting
down as swiftly as it had darted up.
The aerOnaut saw his situation, and
quick as lightning turned himself up
and regained his 6and-hold, and began
. maneuver to dodge telegraph wire
and post toward which he was falling.
This he succeeded in doing, striking
the ground with terrible force, which
bounced him up, to be caught and
pressed down BY the balloon. Ali Of
this WIS the work Of i moment. The
crowd was literally paralyzed, women
sickening and fainting. and men I'M
able, in their horror, to move. The
companions of the unfortunate man
stood riveted to the ground, and not
until some citizens undertook to move
the canvas did they stir. The man was
found to be alive and conscious, but
dreadfully bruised and mangled. He
was through it all calm and cool, and
described his feelings, as, descending,
he saw and felt death staring him in
the face. He was taken to the hotel,
where both Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson
did all in their power to relieve his suf-
ferings. With all the aid nothing could
be accomplished, and at 1870 p. m. he
paid the penalty of death for his reck-
lessness. His name was Frank Hainur,
from Warren, o. = abingdon IVA.
Standard.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-10-04

During the first two years OF our Civil
War there was very large decrease of
immigration; but when it became evil
dent that the North would conquer and
the Union be preserved. the mere fact
that we were at war did not keep back
the crowd at all. Political disturbances
in the Old World have also had pow
erful effect upon immigration. The So
called Irish revolution, together with
famine caused by sudden failure of
the potato crop in 1916 and afterward,
brought many thousands of Irish peo-
Pile who, under ordinary circumstances,
would have remained in their own
country. The Franco-Italian and Fran
co-German wars set in motion strong
migration from Central Europe.
The excess of male immigrants over
females is larger than is generally sup
posed. During the last ten years the
total of males is 1909, 693 to ,283, $50
females. 1t is significant moreover
that the proportion of female immigra-
ton has been diminishing for the last
six years. In 1871 it was Al per cent.
of the whole, in 1876 it was only "a per
cent.-Detron Tribune.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-10-04
"saw with half unconscious eye


But, as rule, they make no such con-
cessions. But, then, / will admit that
men are very irritating in their criti-
cism, and most of them do not know
when to stop. The TRADES of the me-
di&val preachers against the dress Of
the women of their time are amusing
reading nowadays, and even the up
braidings of the old Hebrew prophets
would be far less terrible to our ears
than they are if they were not rolled
out in such rich vocabulary. isaiah
iii. 1920 Certainly, there is no pro-
family to-day in smiling over Latimer's
rebuke to the women Of his London for
what looked to him like absurdity in
their dress, and for the pleasure they
took. and the time and money they
wasted, in firing themselves. But from
Isaiah down to Savonarola, what real
good did all these ratings DOE No
woman ever minded them for any
length of time. or changed q fashion,
or gave up an absurdity in dress until
she was ready to do SO of her own
sweet will.
But, for all their dislike Of Beetles,
women may remember that all their
stu1Is are devised, and all the patterns
Of those stufEs designed, BY men; that
almost Al the new fashions originate
with men; and that the great Partisan
arbiter Of their fate is q man, and, for
al they despise English taste, an En-
glishmAn born, and trained to his work
in England. Why not compromise on
the subject. and admit that men and
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1877-10-04
Oddities Of a japanese Garden.

Japanese are fond of fanciful methods
of adding to the curious interests of
their homes and gardens. The quaint
landscapes which adorn almost every
suburban villa, of however limited d.
mansions, are familiar to everybody.
One of the most eccentric efforts at en-
belfshment we have seen is connected
with the country houses of wealthy
citizen of Yokohama. 1t is situated in
Totsuka, on the To Kai Do, and from
the road presents no very exceptional
appearance, but as soon as the visitor
passes the archway of the building to
the space at the rear he finds himself
in view of as remarkable a specimen of
decoration as can be anywhere wit
messed in so limited a space. A steep
hill rises abruptly from the mansion
which is threaded by intricate paths,
and profusely covered with every va
riety of adornment that imagination
could conceive or industry gather to-
gether. Stone images, strangely carved
rocks, twisted roots of trees, dainty
works of bronze and porcelain are
crowded in "a mighty maze, but not
without plan.'' Flowers and shrub
berry are not entirely displaced, and
thick clusters of foliage surround pict-
uresque arbor at the summit of the de-
clivity. But the most remarkable feat
ure of the place, and the one upon
which most care and cost seem to have
been lavished, is a deep cavern, or
series of subterranean passages cut into
the hill, through which those who OBJ
tain admission may walk for some
hundreds of yards. These galleries are
enlivened with lines of carving in bas
relief representing flowers, fruits, fam
lily crests and perfect menagerie of
real and mythical animals. The walls
and ceiling fo-m an almost unbroken
panorama. A little stream runs by one
of the foot paths, and in it crawls
mammoth tortoise, accompanied by its
young. The figures have been cut with
very little difficulty from the soft clay,
and it is expected that they will harden
with time. Many of them are gaudily
colored, rejecting a Kaleidoscope radia-
ton from the glare Of the torches. The
enterprising owner has evidently de-
termined to leave none of the possible
advantages of his property unimproved.
His house is one of the finest in the
neighborhood, every inch Of his hill
side garden shows the mark of his at
tention, and he has even penetrated the
bowels of the earth to secure novelty
and ingenious variety in the develop
ment of his estate.-Ioki0 (Japan)
Times.