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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
Keeping Farm Accounts.

Upon this topic the Western Rural has
the following good advice:
at is essential to success in all kinds of
business that a record shall be kept of ex-
penditures and receipts. The merchant or
mechanic who fails to keep an accurate ac-
count of his business transactions will, in
nine cases out of ten, find that he is losing
money; and in few years finds himself
bankrupt. 1t is only a question Of time.
1t is true that a farmer makes fewer ex-
changes of property than a merchant, but
still there is an outgo constantly as we'll as
receipts for products sold. These should
be noted down daily, for in this way only
can accurate knowledge be had whether
the farm is paying or not, Or at the end of
the year, whether this crop or that has
paid any profit, or whether or not the
whole farm is satisfactory investment
Generally, farmers work hard enough, and
are economical enough in their expendi-
lures, but, still, many of them do not get
satisfactory returns for their labor. There
are SO many small items of expense-a lit
tie thing here and another there-that in
the aggregate make up no inconsiderate
sum. Now, if a system of accounts is kept,
it is not difficult to find out where the leak
ages are, and TO stop them. 1t induces a
little more thinking and figuring, but that
is something that pays in farming as well
as in mercantile and mechanical pursuits.
Brain is quite as essential as Drawn in the
management of farm work."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
Setting Milk for Cream.

1t is not to be wondered at that the aver
age dairyman of our State is puzzled to
know what to do for the best. Professor
Wilkinson tells him plainly that nothing
but shallow pans and subearth ducts will
do; while Prof. Hardin is equally certain
that deep pans, go 0inches) sunk to the rim
in water, at a temperature of 500, alone
will insure the largest yield of the best
quality of butter; and now both of these
are overtopped by the new Cooley system,
which proposes to enclose the milk in a
deep, narrow can, with a water tight lid and
sink it lUnder water, which is carefully
kept att low temperature by the use of
ice.
Our own experiments satisfy US that
| both extremes are right, prOrided, certain
rules, as unalterable as those of the Med es
and Persians, are observed. AT a tempera-
ture above 600 deep cans will not do; the
milk will usually sour before all the cream
reaches the surface When this tempera-
ture is unavoidable shallow and broad
pans will give the best results. When cold
water is abundant and the means of keep
ing it at 500 or lower are at hand, it will be
found that cans. twenty inches deep, and
eight or nine in diameter. will save much
labor, and at the same time make quite as
much and better butter. Those dairymen
whose situation is covered by the first case
should be cautious in the use of deep cans
1t is no doubt for the want of proper OBJ
servance of these simple rules that we now
have a conflict of sentiment as to the com
parative merits of deep and shallow set
tiDO
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What is most Profitable.

Inquiries are frequently made as to
which is the most profitable branch of
farming. 1t depends on several contingenc-
les. In some places corn-growing, and pork
raising, in others wool growing, .and In
others dairying are steadily profitable one
year with another. Where circumstances,
such as rich corn land, healthfnl, dry past
ures, or abundant grass, with pure water,
favor one or the other of these specialties,
it is best to fall into them and to keep to
them. But for general purposes special
crops or employments are rarely suitable,
and mixed farming is the best reliance.
This implies the culture of roots, grass,
and grain, chiefly for feeding to the stock,
and only partly for sale. The aim must be
to distribute the produce so that a good
portion comes back as soil manure, and the
soil is kept improving constantly in fertili-
ty and freedom from weeds Then immed-
late advantage can be taken of any excep-
tional condition of things, and if grain
does not pay, meat and wood may be made,
and if grain happens to be high, it may be
sold, and scme other cheaper feed be
brought to replace it. \ sharp farmer who
has some capital, and can turn about at a
short notice, will never be caught in a poor
year, without at least average profit from
his business-4mericdn AgicuHmist.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
Economy Of Light.

On this question, having, it is true, rath-
er an indefinite title, the Country Gentleman
gives some good advice to the farmers who
have families of boys growing mp. If the
advice therein given was mere generally
needed We should hear less complaint of
our young men leaving the farm for some
"more congenial employment" If homes
were made more attractive the money in
vested would be far from lost, not only in
keeping the boys at home but also greatly
beneficial from the influences which it
would throw around them.
''Somebody says, considering the high
price Of kerosene, we ought to use candles.
Well, perhaps we ought, and so far as
am concerned l am willing to mould three
or four dozen to use at evening, when look
ing for the incest apples in the barrels
down cellar, or for the children's light
when cracking nuts or popping corn; but to
depend on candles altogether is asking too
much (of me, at least). Many farmer S
boy leaves home at nightfall for the vii
lage store or tavern, simply because it is
gloomy at home and bright elsewhere; and
my economical plan would be to put one
less founce on the girls dresses, and to
have the boys leave off smoking cigars en-
tirely, and to cut the wee ones ration of
candy down one-half; and when evening
came, to have the big table in the middle
of the floor, with plenty of books and pa
pers, and a good bright light in a pretty
lamp. | venture to say it will cost less,
whether you know it or not, than to sit in
Femi-darkness with tallow candle: for if
the good man and boys get to the village,
they will be quite likely to invest little
money in cigars, candies, or may be a glass
or two of lager-whereas, if it was bright
and cheerful at home, they would be salts
fed to remain there, which would be de-
cided advantage to both morals and pock.
cts. So let US have both candles and kero-
sene, but do not let the long evenings be
made gloomy for the sake of economy in SO
small matter"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
FARM AND GARDEN.
SeasOnabie Notes and Memoranda for
Agriculturists-hint for March
Work.

IN both theory and practice it is too Of
ten the case that lime is considered to be a
manure in the true intent and meaning of
the term, and except in few special cases
the farmer who adopts the theory Will, in
the end suffer for it. II is true that to n limit
extent lime enters directly into the compos-
ition Of the crop. and to this extent it is
manure, but nearly all soils contains
enough lime to supply the wants Of an i'm
mense number of crops. Such being the
case, We must look to come other mode of
action 10 accomplish the benefits of its ap-
plication. Apart from this slight manurial
action and n limited mechanical action,
there is no doubt that the main benefit is
clearly traceable 10 It's chemical action in
The constituents of the soil; deleteriu@ or
inert compounds are destroyed and valua-
/ bic constituents released or new and hene-
/ fetal compounds formed. Lime facilitates
the decomposition of vegetable or organic
matter, and, to q soil zach in this form of
plant-food, it may be applied for many
years without any bad results, but sooner
or later the supply OF food upon which the
line works will be exhausted. and the
damage will be done beyond repair. He
who lines heavily without a corresponding
application Of organic matter, is using bor
rowed money 10 pay interest, and the result
! in the end is the same. In few cases lib
eral applications of lime have heen found
TO produce good results, which could not be
attributed to its action upon organic mat
| ter. In such cases it will usually he found
that the soil is rich in compounds of pot
ash in form not available for plant food.
This useless $50 far as food for plants is
concerned) compound is broken up, the
potash released, and food furnished in the
proper form
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
Tell Your Wife.

The following advice from a correspond
ent oft the Country Gentleman is we'll worthy
of acceptance, but, we would add little
more to it in the form of suggestion,
that in case you are farmer and have no
wife-Get one.
"If you are in any trouble or quandary,
tell your wife-that is If you have one
all about it at once. Ten to one her inven-
tion will solve your difficulty sooner than
all your logic. The wit of woman has been
praised, but her instincts are quicker and
keener than her reason. Counsel with your
wife. or your mother, or sister, and be as
sured light will flash upon your darkness.
Women are too commonly ahiudged ver-
dant in all but purely womanish affairs.
No Philosophical students of the sex thus
judge them. Their intuitions, or insights,
are the most subtle, and if they cannot see
cat in the meal, there is no cat there.
advise man to keep none of his affairs a
secret from his wife. Many home has
been happily saved, and many fortune
retrieved, by mans full confidence in his
wife. Woman is far more seer and a
profit than man, if she be given fair
chance. AS general rule, wives coufide
the minutest OF their plans and thoughts to
their husbands. Why not reciprocate, if
but for the pleasure of meeting confidence
with confidence? am certain no man sue
ceeds so we'll in the world as he who, TAX
ing partner for life, makes her the part
ner of his purposes and hopes. What IL
wrong of his impulse or Judgment, she
will check and set right with her almost
universally right instincts. And what she
most Graves and most deserves is confid
ence, without which, love is never free
from a shadow"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
SANDER.

Never use lady's name in an improper
place, at an improper time or.in mixed COM
pany. Never make assertions about her
that you think untrue, or allusions that she
her self would blush to hear. When you meet
with men who do not scruple~to use a wo-
mans name in a reckless manner shun them;
they are the very worst members of the com
munity; men lost to every sence of honor
every feeling of humanity. Many good
and worthy woman's character has been for
ever ruined and her heart broken by a lie,
manufactured by some william, and repeat
ed where it should not have been, and in the
presence Of those whose little judgment
could not deter them ftom circulating the
foul and braging report. A slander is soon
prOpogated, and the smallest thing deroga-
tory to a woman's character will fly on wings
of the wind and magnify as it circulates un.
til its monstrons weight crushes the poor
unconscious victim. Respect the name OF
woman. Your mothers and sisters are wo-
man, and as you would have their fair names
untarnished, and their lives unimbiettred
by the slanderer's bitter tongue, heed the i'll
your own words may bring upon the mother,
the sisters or the wife of some fellow crea-
ture.
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MAKING THE NATION HIS HEIR.
Bequeathing n Million Dollars for the
Benefit OF Tax -Burdened People.

Mr.. Joseph L. Lewis died oD Tuesday
at his home, in Hoboken, and on Wednes-
day his attorneys read his will. By it he
hequeaths his entire property, excepting a
few minor gifts, to the United States, to
help pay the national debt. George D. H.
Gillespie ofthe Manhattan Company Bank
and John Wolff are named az executors.-
Mr.. Lewis was 81 years old, and he lived,
after his retirement from business, very
quietly in Hoboken. He never married,
and his old housekeeper was the only in
mate OF his house beside himself. He was
born Of English parents, in the Island ol
Jamaica, and came TO this country when a
lad. 10 1912 he enlisted in the American
army, and he has always since then been a
Jealous patriot. Having learned the en-
gravers' trade, he opened a little store in
Wall street, near New street, nearly fifty
years ago, and his buIiness increased &C
rapidly that he removed into more ample
quarters in Broadway, near Trinity Churt b
Many Of the cards for the most fashionabl,
weddings. and large share of the stylish
door plates so popular in the city thirty
years ago, were his work.
He retired from business in 1S4S, will
what was then competency, and by wis,
investment and frugal living his property
increased 20 that under his will the Gov
ernment will probably receive over 81 ,
100000. When the War broke out in 1861
although old and weak, he determined T.
enlist in the Union army. and was only
prevented from doing go by the positiv,
command of his physicians.
Mr.. John Wolff, one of the executors
told reporter on Wednesday that he be
heved that Mr.. Lewis had no relatives H
had never spoken to him of any. Cyru
IL. Loutrel, of Francis Il Loutrel, said tina
ne had known Mr.. Lewis for thirty years
and that he was not surprised at the be
quest to the Government as Mr.. Lewis wa
one OF the most patriotic of Americans, al
though English born. He had often tol,
Mr.. Loutrel that he had made all of hi
money in this country. He owed what h,
was to the United States, and he wished /,
repay the debt in some way.
For the last fifteen years Mr.. Lewis hat
looked for some worthy object upon whicI
TO bestcw his money after hi. death. III
often talked with Mr.. Gillespie about it,
ne looked over the city charities, bnt con
ciuded not 10 give IT to them. At one tim
he had IN contemplation the founding of
home for one-armed and one-legged sol
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
Let us have P's.

An exchange well remarks: Persons who
patronize papers should pay promptly, for
the pecuniary prospects of the press have a
peculiar power in pushing forward public
prosperity. If the printer is paid prompt
ly and his pocket-book kept plethoric by
prompt paying patrons, he puts his pen to
paper in peace, he paints his pictures of
passing events in more pleasant collors,
and the persual of his paper is of more
pleasure to his people. Paste this piece of
proverbial philoaophy in some place where
all persons can perceive it. Be pleased also
to ponder upon it thyself patiently and
perseverngly and profitably, and persist
emily reactice its precepts perpetually. M M
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
A Fiye.Story Building falling.

Alto o'clok last evening the entire front
and gable and walls of the five story build
ing at 341, 345, and 346 Washington street
occupied by Henry Welch, wholesale
grocer, suddenly gave way, and with tre-
mendous crash fell into the street. A part
of the wall fell upon the roof of the frame
building at 339, in the attic of which were
sleeping Abrahm Decker and his family
of eight children. They were completely
buried under the roof, which was chushed
in, but all escaped. Cap. Caffrey who was
standing at the corner of the blcck, had
his hat knocked off by falling telegraph
pole. The damage to buildings and stock
is estimated at 50,000.-New York San.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
The Medicine of Sunshine.

The world wants more sunshine in il.
disposition, in its business, IN its charities,
in its theology. For ten thousands of the
aches and pains and irritations of men and
women we recommend sunshine. II zoorhes
better than morphine. 1t stimulate. better
than champagne. 1t is the best plaster ior
wound. The good Samaritan poured out
into the fallen travellers cash more of this
than wine and oil. Florence Nightingale
used it on Crimean hattlefeids Take il
in,e all the alleys. on board of all the
ships, and by all sick beds. Not phial
full, but soul full. II is good for spleen,
for liver complaint, for neuralgia, for rehe-
umatism, for falling fortunes, for melancho-
ly. We suspect that heaven itself is only
more sunshine.
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diers, but this project also fell through.-
He disliked TO part with his wealth while
he lived. The gift TO the Government
seems TO have been his own idea. and it is
said TO be in accordance with his marked
eccentricity and originality.
Mr. Lewis was buried yesterday. His
will is to be offered for probate next week.
and it i not likely that there will be any
contest over il. The United States Dis
irict Attorney in Newark will probably be
the Governments agent TO receive the
money and turn il into the Treasury.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-03-15
Sale of Real Estate by Guardian

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court of
Perry county, Ohio, to me directed as guardian OF
Levi Fisher, Mieheal Fisher, Lewis Fisher and
Nancy Fisher, minor heirs of Adam Fisher deceas-
ID, will offer for sale at public auction upon the
premises herein after described, on Saturday the
7th day of April, 1877, between the hours of /
O'Clock and O'Clock P. NJ, all the interest of said
wards consisting of two equal third parts of the
following tract of land, lying in Reading Township
the North half of Sec. No. 1. T. No. II and r. No
II. and described follows. Beginning at a post
in the N. boundary of said Sec No. /. standing 9
chains and 90 links f. from the n. ". corner of
said Sec. and at the N. E. corner of 90 acre tract
now owned by James Lore; thence running E.
along said N. boundary chains and II links to the
n. w. corner of 81 acre tract now owned by
said Love; thence S. along the line of said last
named tract chain and 50 links to the S. w cor
named tract, chains TO post thence due S. IS
chains and 9112 links to the N boundary of another
tract, now owned by said Love; thence W. along
the line of said last named tract 9 chains and II
links to the s. E. of said 20 acre tract first
above referred to, and thence N along the line of
said 20 tract 20 chains and Az links to the
beginning, containing IS acres more or less. Ap-
praised at 81, ,140. Terms of sale; one third to be
paid in hand; one third in year, and the re-
naming third in two years;-the defer red paw
ments to bear interest from the day of sale and be
secured by mortgage on the premises sold.
p. S. The two adult heirs, Adam and Franklin
Fisher, have bound themselves in Il written
agreement to convey b cir interests the remaining
third part ofsaid tract to the purchaser of the
said interests of said wards, at the same rate as
theirs shall be sold at so as to make the title COM
pete. JACOB PooRMAN, Guardian.
March s, 1877 pisces of said Wards.
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Relating to The change OF location Of certain por-
tica Of az -iIey In CGSSePS -4ddaion.
SEC. l. Be it ordained by the Council of the In
corporate1 Village OF Somerset, Ohio,
That the Western portion of a certain alley ia
Cassel's Addition to the Incorporated Village of
Somerset, Ohio, be changed from the intersection
of alleys South East corner of lot No 265 to the
Logan road in said additon-that it be changed
from ;. 509 w to 5. So W. running from the in
tersections of said alley at the South West
Of lot No. 2G5 to the Logan road and that the
original portion 50 changed shall be hereby vaca-
ted and that the Council do hereby accept the ded-
ication OF land by Samuel CassGll for alley ST
changed as aforesaid.
Passed in Council March 5, A. y. 1877.
ATTEST: +. b. WOODWARD, Mayor.
JEROME 4. FLATTT. Clerk.
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An ORDINANCE

RsIr'iag 10 The es'r5fislm M Of Greiasr Alley.
SEC. l. Be it ordained by the Council OF the Iu-
corporated Village of Somerset, Ohio.
That the Council of the said Village OF Somerset
accept the dedication by Henry S. Doubleday, and
Louisa NJ. Doubleday, his wife, of certain piece
of land IL feet wide on the North side of in-lo
No 246 in Mellers Addition TO said village of Som
erset, running West from Columbus street to the
alley at the West side of said lot, and tho said Vii
lage of Somerset will maintain it as one of the
alleys of the aforesaid village and shall be know
as "Greiner Alley
Passed in Council March 5th, A. D. 1877.
ATTEST: r. b. WOODWARD, Mayor.
JEROME A FIAJ-TT Clerk
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Somerset Church Directory,


LUTHERAN
West Main street. Services every Sunday at 10H
\. II. Sunday School A. NJ. Rev II. II. Wise
man Pastor.
CATHOLIC.
South Columbus street. Mass at and 10 A. NJ.
Eespers p. NJ Rev. ID. II. Noon, Pastor.
METHODIST
East Main street. Services At 1917 A. NJ. Sabbath
School y. NJ. Rev. ]. NaRLaw, Pastor.
REFORMED.
East Main Street. Services at 1013 o'clock A. NJ.
and Pm. Sabbath School 1t \ NJ. Rev. d. NJ.
DUCKS, Faster.
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school Regulations.

2. Second bells shall ring long enough for pupils
TO reach their rooms from anE part Of the school
grounds.
2. Pupils coming in after second bell has ceased
ringing shall be marked tardy
1. Pupils are required to attend regularly unless
prevented by necessity.
5. Pupils tardy three times, absent twice
without good excuse, shall be reported to the Sup
erntendent.
6. Pupils, on arriving at the school grounds in
the morning shall go Immediately to their respec-
tive rooms and remain until recess unless excused
by the teacher
7. Pupils shall leave the grounds Immediately
at close of school at u NJ, and 4:15 p NJ, unless
permitted to remain for special reasons.
1t is the wish OF the Board to make school work
The business of the pupils and the earnest corpora
ton of parents and guardians is solicited in
ing to the young, and through them to the future
citizens habits of business like attention. rOnpHeSs
and accuracy legacy, as business men know, far
richer than gold.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
N has been appointed and qualified as the Ai-
ministrator with the will annexed OF the estate Of
Edward r. Magrudar, latc of Perry county, Ohio,
deceased. Dated this 9th dar Of February A. D.
1877. j. MAGRiTDER
All persons rlebtel to said es;tae are requested TO
make immediate settlement. Those having claims
will present the same for payment.
}. J. MAtfRU DER, Admir- !
Strla-set. Ohin. March L ISII Hsr