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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09
b. 9, 1877


Reported for the Press.
Regular session of the Council of the In
corporation Village ofSomerset, Ohio, Feb
urary 5, 1877. Members present James
McQuaid, VIM. II. Darst, C. H. Hope, and
S. J. Krumlouf. Absent H. G. Greiner, and
Geo. Brunner, jr. The, e,Mayor took the chair
the minutes of the preceding session
read and approved.
The committee TO examine the well on
west main street, reported that they had ex-
amined the same, accepted it, and directed
the clerk to issue an order in favor of jog.
Kelley, for twenty dollars in full for 1zhe
digging of it as contracted.
The following bills were allowed: John
A. Young 500 for building privy in the
rear Of the court house, and steps in the
rear ofthe old clerk Office; James McQuaid
S225 for coal oil, Dan Krumlouf one-half
days work for the Corporation so cts, J. A
Flaut's SIS. 90 making, furnishing and paint
ing u lampposts.
The Mayor was directed to procure
barrel of coal-tar, and have new lamp
posts coal tared before they are put up.
The Maror was instructed to purchase
1900 or 1000 #. of plank for the culverts
and road purposes.
The Mayor was authorized to cause
property holder in the "burnt district" to
clear away rubish and make sidewalks
thereat.
On motion the Council adjourned to
meet on the first Monday evining in March
next
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Mr. John Feidler, representing the firm
of Hamilton, Crasta & Loyd,'of Shawnee,
was here last week buying everything that
was eatable. From here he made raid on
Glenford, and cleaned them out. One item
of purchase from Seth johnson was 700
pounds of butter, which was probably re-
tailed in twenty four hours. The cash sales
of this firm frequently amount to 81 500
per day. From the amount of produce
sold by this and other stores in the mining
district, We predict in few years that Per-
ry county will find home market for all
her products at good prices. We congratu-
late the above firm on having an agent so
gentlemanly and pleasant as Mr.. Feidler.
To do business with him is pleasure.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Every community has class of people
who seem to have nothing to do but sit
around on store-boxes and make remarks
about ladies who chance to pass by, and
running down the town in which they
live. If they don't like the place, why
not leave. As a general thing they can
pack all their real and personal property
in common sized coat pocket. No one
will object to their going, but on The other
hand will be glad to hear of their depart
ure; and in some cases will assist them in
getting money to go on, provided they can
satisfy the public that they will never re-
turn
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

The Somerset schools have improved
mere in the past fifteen or eighteen years
than any other schools in the ountry. We
have good cause for being proud of our
new school building. and also the compe-
tent and business manner in which they
are managed. The School Board are de-
serving of the thanks of the entire commu-
nifty for procuring the services Of Mr..
Dilts, as Superintendent, and the able
corps Of teachers they have secured to as
sist him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

The following is the result of several
pigeon matches that have come off:
G. H. Hope, of this place, and George
Ingerham, of Newark, to shoot at 80 birds.
I.-1O111-O1110-111l1- 1l1-0o1O1-11Ooo-100-
H.-1110l-1111O-11111- 110-0110o-110-21
c. H. Hope and A. Grimm. Hope to
shoot at birds and Grimm at 9.
Hope-11011-11--6.
Grimm--0OOl1-O111-5
? Grimm and Levitt, to shoot at 10 birds
each.
Grimm-11011-10100-6.
evitt-tie10-I0110-6.
The tie was shot off at 5 birds each.
Grimm-1010i.-3.
Levitt-11101-4.
VIM. Russell and C. H. Hope, to shoot
at birds each.
Russell.-111-3
Hope-0l0-1.
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Public Supper.

The teachers of the public schools Of
Somerset, will give a supper at Town Hall,
on Tuesday evening, February 18th, 1877,
proceeds to be used towards procuring suit
able outfit for school rooms and hall.
Admittance 10 cents. Supper (Oysters
and Coffee 20 cents.
Owing!to heavy expenses of building, our
Board is unable at present to furnish the
house throughout with the Appliances
necessary to a thorough school. The want
of these aids is felt by the teachers, and
they offer three very desirable things to
all patrons, viz; A good supper, good
social time, and a chance to contribute to-
ward making our schools thorough and ef-
icient. All are cordially invited.
Saint Valentine will be present to bring
and take whatever is given him in charge.
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THE SUN.
1877
New York.

The different editions of THE Sun during the
next wear will be the same as during the year
that has Just passed. The daily edition will on
vsek days be a sheet of four pages, and on sun
days sheet of eight pages, or Sc broad columns;
while the weekly edition will be sheet OF eight
pages of the same dimensions and character that
are already familiar to our friends.
THE Sun will continue to be the strenuous
advocate of reform and retrenchment, and OF the
substitution OF craftsmanship, wisdom, and IN
tegrity for hollow pretence, lmbeclllty, ana
fraud in the administration OF public affairs. IL
will contend for the government OF the people
by the people and for the people, as opposed 10
government by frauds in the ballot-box and IN
the counting of votes, enforced by military Vlo-
lence. 1t will endeavor to supply lts readers-
a.body not for from million OF souls-Tlih the
most careful complete. and trustworthy Sc
counts of current events and viii employ FOG
this purpose numerous and caretnlly selected
ports from Washington, especially, will be full,
accurate and fearless: and 1t viii Doubtless con-
tinue to deserve and enjoy the hatred OF those
who thrive by plundering the treasury or y
it will epdeayor to merit the confidence OF the
public by defending the rights OF the people
against the eneroachments of uni Justified power
The price of the daily sun will be % cents d
month or $3.50 year, post paid, or with the
Sunday edition $40 a year
The SUNDAY editsen alone, eight pages, 81 20
year, post paid
The WEEKLY SUN, eight pages of Sc broad
columns, will be furnished during 1871 at the
rate of 81 year, post paid.
The benefit of this large reduction from the
previous rate for THE WEEKLY can be enjoyed
by individual subscribers without the necessity
of making up clubs. At the same time, II any
of our friends choose to aid in extending euf
circulation, we shall be grateful to them, and
every such person who sends us ten or more
subscribers from one place will be entitled 10
one copy of the paper for himself without
charge. At one dollar year, postage paid, the
expenses of paper and printing are barely re-
paid; and considering the size of the sheet and
the quality of its contents, we are confident the
people will consider THE WEEKLY Sun the
cheapest newspaper published in the world, and
we trust also one of the very best.
Address, THE sun, New York City. n. Y.
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Your Home Paper.

Every farmer, mechanic, merchant, and
laborer should subscribe for his home pa
per No intelligent family can well do
without it. In the present enlightened
age, every one should feel il their duty
TO be posted in passing events. Subscribe
for the Press, and try it. We will make
Ii in every way worthy Of your confidence
and patronage.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09
PROOF.
WHAT is. NEEDED.
Ho II -
Boston, Feb, IS. 1871,

Boston, Feb. IS, 1871.
Mr.. H. R. STEVENS:
DEAR SIR-About one year since I
found myself in a 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.. H. 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, 2292 Walnut str.
FEEL MYSELF NEW MAN.
NATIcK, Mass, June /, 1872.
Mr.. H. R. STEVENS:
DEAR SIR-Through the advice and
earnest persuasion of Rev. E. 8. BEST,
of this place, have been taking VEG
ET1NE for Dyspepsia, of which have
suffered for years.
l have used only two bottles and al
ready feel myself new man.
Respectfully,
Dr. w. CARTER.
Report from Practical Chemist
and Apothecary.
BosToN, Jan. 1, 1874.
Dear Sir-This is to certify tha.
have sold at retail 1545 dozen 1S52 bot.
tles) of your VEGETINE since April
II, 1870, and can truly say tha: it has
| given the best satisfaction of any remedy
for the complaints for which it is recon-
mended that l eyer sold. Scarcely a
day passes without some of my custom
ers testifylng to Its merits on themsel yes
or their friends. ! am perfectly cogniz.
ant of several cases of Scrofulons Tu-
mors being cured by VEGETINE
alone in this vicinity.
Very respectfully yours,
Al GILMAN, 46S Broadway.
To II. R. STEVENS. Esq.
Prepared by ii. r. STEVENS, Bas
ton, Mass.
GETINE IS SOLD BY ALL DRUG
! GISTS.
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Notice..

All unexpired subscriptions to the Som
tising contracts with the same, will be COM
pleted BY the incoming publishers.
All amounts due the office up TO and in
cluding February 2, 1877, must be paid to
the undersigned, who will remain at the
Office for short time on purpose to square
his books. NJ. G. MAINS
Feb. 9, 1877.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

We have been unable to give the atten-
tion this week to the general appearance OF
the Press we desired. It will be seen we
have made the columns wider and one less
to the page. The size Of the paper is the
same as heretofore. We will in the course
of week or two present to the people Of
Perry county paper that will be worthy
Of their patronage.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09
ONLY REMEDY
FOR HARD TIMES.
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.

A Ii wanting FRUIT FARMS. especially
n adapted to the growth of the VINE, where
it is established success and pays large profs.
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, Oh
chards and Farms, can now be seen.
THE LOCATION is only "a miles south
of Philadelphia, by Railroad, in mild, delight
full climate, and at the very doors Of the New
York and Philadelphia markets. Another Ra =
road runs direct to New York.
THE PLACE is already Large, SuccessfHt
and Prosperous Churches, Schools, and othe-
privileges are already established Also, manr-
factories of shoes, clothing, straw goods, ard
other things, at which different members OF
family can procure employment.
It has been Health Resort for soma
years past for people suffering from pulmonasT
affections, asthma, catarrh, ague, and deblhtS;
many thousands have entirely recovered.
100 feet front, with back buildings, four stories
high, including French roof, and all modern
improvements for the accommodation OF visitor
Price of Farm Lands S25 per Acre.
payable in installments, within the period oi
years. In this climate, planted out 10 vines, ~
acres of land will count fully as much as leo
acres further north.
Persons unacquainted with Fruit Growing, eau
become familiar with it in short time on 2e-
count of surroundings.
FIVE ACRE, ONE ACRE, and Town
Lots, in the towns of Landisville and Nire-
land, also for SALE
Whilst visiting the Centennial Exposition,
Vineland can be visited at small expense.
A paper containing full information, VIII oe
sent upon application to CHARLES n Ian
DIS, VINELAND, N. j., free of cost
The following is description OF Nineianu, iI
published IN the New York tribune, oy the
we'll known agriculturist, Solon Robinson;
All of the farmers were OF the well 10 90
sor. and some of them, who have turned 'leir
ST. zion TO fruits and market gardening. have
sr"wn rich. The soil is loan, varying from
ssapJy IN elayey, and surface gently unduiatiug,
;ntersected with small streams aud oceasiona'
Wet meadows in which deposits of peat or riucs
are stored. sufficient TO fertiliZe the who e up
land surface. aft ar it has been exhausted OF is
natural fertility.
Ris certainly one Of the most erteassoe tracts %
an almost lereI position, and sattdbs oefdf'on tor
pleasant Turning, that tre knoo 9r thts S,ds g Lae
Western pruiries We found some Of the oldest d,ns
apparently just as probably productive as GAeH 's'
cleared Of forest 6ty or hundred gears ago.
The geologist would soon discover the eause oi y
this continued feltility. The whole country Is
n marine doposit and all through the SOIL We
found evidences of calcareous substances, gen.
erallv in the form of calcareous mari, showing
many distinct forms Of ancient shells, Of the ter
tiary Formation; dsd this marty substance Is scat
tsrsi all through the soil pery nlnuted form,
nnd in me erae condition most easily by
,,ch plqnts as the farmer desires 10 ctIitirafe.
Jufy Ii, 1876. S4lA
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RATES OF. ADVERTISING.
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 9th, 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. @. GREINER, Sec'y.
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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 vile, nauseous compound, which
simply purges the bowels, but a safe,
pleasant remedy which is sure to purify
the blood and thereby restore the health.
egetsine
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 fctiti-
Gus appetite, but assists nature in clear
ing and 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 its 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
health.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Rumor has IL that there is a com pany
being organized in this place to go to Tex
Ms, the coming spring. We don't believe
that the population Of the "Lone Star"
will be materially increased from the rein
forcemen,s that it receives from this vicin-
iiy. The boys must have something to
talk about you know.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09
The Home epress-value of Advertising

1t is truth, which has passed into an
aniom, that the home press, all things con-
sidered. is. the most useful and beneficial of
all others. What other is equal to it for
advertising the business of the merchant,
mechanic, or landlord. Those who patron
ize them generally live in the county. The
benefits of advertising can be witnessed dali
ly by looking into the stores and shops Of
our most prosperous business men. Exam
inc the columns of the country press,
and you will see their wares, their mer-
chandise, and their business of every vari-
ETY., meeting your eye at every glance.
II you wish to elevate your business, ad :
yertise-to make it prosper, adveriise-to
meet competition, advertise make mon
ey, advertise-to preserve the respect of
your town abroad, advertise-snd that you
may do all this to the best advantage, en-
courage your home press by increasing and
extending its circulation.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Uncle Sam has pretty good sized farm
still left. According to the report of Seer
tary Chandler, 6.524325 acres were dispos.
ed OF during the last fiscal year. for whic e.
the cash receipts were 81 ,747, ,21585. Dur
ing the year q ,806, ,517 .25 acres were sur
veyed, leaving yet to be surveyed 1882
665 ,214 SO acres.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Last Friday, some twelve or fifteen Of
our wing shots" went 10 the Avondale to
see c. ii. Hope, beat a man by the name
Of Inserham, Of Newark, shooting. This
IL the third time that Cecil has defeated
him. About month ago he came out one
bird ahead, but this time i, is increased to
four.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Last Saturday evening daughter of Mr.
Stephen Vansickle, while riding a horse
TO the barn from the house, was thrown of
BY the horse taking fright; frac cturing the
collar bone badly and bruising her consid-
srably. Her physician, DIR. Willard, re-
ports her doing we'll.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

One night last week "some Of the boys"
put on the "war paint" and had what may
be termed first class drunk. When the
red eye" began to die away, they succeeded
In getting into Babb's Hospital and put
up for the night. They left the next
morning without paying their lodging.
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Are the Township Trustees Entitled
10 Fixed SAlarY.c

This question has been repeatedly asked
We do not know, but we are of the opin-
ion that they are compensated for their Ia
Dor by the day. We will look the matter
up in due time and give the facts If the
law does not allow them a salary, the diff
ferent townships of the county have paid
thousands of dollars unnecessarily, and
steps should be taken to have it refunded
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

George Harman, who was sentenced to
the Penitentiary for the term Of three
years for bigamy, has been pardoned by
Governor Hayes. He served about one
half of his sentence.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Bring your job work to the SOMERSET
Press book and job office. We are pre-
pared and can do work equal to and cheap
er than almost any other office in this Sec
tion of the state.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

our merchants and business men in gem
eral are preparing for lively spring trade
The Indications are that all kinds of busi-
ness will revive in the spring.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

There will be petition offered for sig
natures to the people Of Perry county,
praying the Legislature to enact law ma.
king IL Penitentiary offense to be guilty
Of defnlcation.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

On Monday night, Mr.. Henry Doubleday
had six valuable chickens stolen, which he
had imported from New York, at the cost
Of about Sl2. May the miserable thief be
forever henpecked and then die of the
chicken pox,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

The iramps are not very numerous in
this vicinity at the present time, but the
supply 10 greater than the demand. AT
lsas, those who have their fences chalked
think 40.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

The Somerset stem mill ia doing an ex.
tensivs businessf and its patronage is daily
increasing. II can truly be said that Cap
tain Ashbrook is "thc right man in the
right place"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

The new Washing Machine, patented by
II. P. Lentz, is a complete success, Hen
ry, should be regarded by the ladies in the
future as public benefactor. II com
pletely revoluiiouizes the washing business.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

An extensive revival is now going on in
the NJ. E. Church at McCluny. About
thirty have joined. Among the number
are Gilber, and Clinton Bugh, formerly of
th his place
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Capt. Ashbrook, offers at public sale, on
Wednesday, February 21st, 1877, near
Pleasantville, a lot Of horses, lnmber, and
farming implements. He sold his farm,
containing $50 acres for $2S,000.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Can the Railroad company be induced to
either pike or --avel that portion Of the
road between the pike and the shanty used
fora telegraph and ticket office.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Mrs. Mary Magruder, died at her resi-
dence in this place, Thursday morning,
February sth. Her funeral will take place
this morning (Friday,) at 10 o'clock. Obit-
nary next weak
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A Common Complaint.

There is man in the neighborhood who
is always melancholy and always out of
work. The other day he was asked by
kindly disposed man whether he could find
no work. "Sir," said he, "the only thing
that slurs my happiness is my appetite
Can I help it?" "No, certainly not" "The
only thing that procures me food is money
Can help it?" "Of course not; every body
has to buy food" "The only way for me to
get money is to work. Can 1 help ill.,,
"That is the best way to get it." "But, sir
and here the tears came rolling down his
cheek, there's the rub. Work spoils my
appetite, and haven't anything else to live
for"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Mr.. John Cahill, better known as "Irish
John" has been stopping at the American
House the past week. He has purchased
fine lot of horses for the eastern market.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

The Life INSURANCE business has become
a greater swindle than "three card monta."
No doubtbut there are persons in this COM
mnnity who knows what that is.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

We wish to increase the circulation Of
the Press to one thousand copies, and If
our friends will assis, us we have not the
least doubt but that they can be had.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Mr.. Al. Church, the accommodating
conductor, has given mp his position on
the n. 8. & s. r. r. The company have
procured the services IL Mr.. Blair.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

We solicit correspondence from all parts
Of the county. All communications and
advertisements should be sent in by Mon
day evening, in order to secure insertion.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

Business is lively in Shawnee, and the
present indications are that il will .increise
~ the spring opens.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-02-09

We call the attention Of Attorneys, and
all others who have advertising to let, to
our rates In smother column.