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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
Ashes for Frnit Trees.

The editor of the Horticulturist says
awe have known quite number of instan-
ces-indeed, so often as to make it quete a
rule-where old orchards apparently dyiug
out have been brought back again to fruit
fulness by the liberal use of wood ashes,
also stirring the soil. Potash is the most
important element in the successful growth
of all kinds of fruit trees. An old gentle-
man told club, not long ago, that he had
known man make and preserve an orch.
ard of apple trees in tiourishing and pro-
ductive condition, origioally placed on
very poor ground by sprinkliDg every
year around eacn tree, to the circumfer-
ence of the extent of its branches, half a
bushle of ashes. We consider this very
important item"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
The Dog Law.

The main provision Of the dog law
passed by the Legislature are of inter-
est to dog owners. For the keeping of
every dog over the age of three months
the owner shall be assessed and shall
pay into the county treasury, each
year, the sum Of one dollar. The sum
so assessed shall be placed upon the tax
duplicate, and the collection made and
enforced in all respects as taxes.
Each Assessor shall obtain by oath or
affirmations of the owners, and make
returns upon their statements OF per-
sonal property. Of the number of dogs
over three months of age within hisju-
risdiction, specifying the name of each
owner and the number Of dogs kept or
harbored by him on the day preceding
the second Monday of April. 1t shall
be unlawful for any dog, unaccompa-
MED by any person, to be at large away
from the premises occupied by the ow-
ner of such dog; and any such owner
knowingly permitting any dog to b
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

1t yet remains to be seen whether
the Democratic convention will nom-
mate men for the different offices who
who are worthy of the support of the
party. There are candidates before
the convention who would fill the diff
ferent Offices with credit. There is
another set of men who will do any
thing for Office. They would allow
the county to be robbed and help COW
er it up for the promise of an office.
They will stoop to anything for party
sake, while their Democracy is not
really skin deep, they are of the class
that generally take charge of the con-
ventions. The third class are not ca.
pable Of doing their own business, and
in fact belong to the ignorant class
They don't pretend to have any bust.
ness qualifications, but claim they are
entitled to something because they
have swallowed every thing that tas-
ted, smelt, or even looked Democratic.
They had never let an opportunity
pass to curse and denounce all who dc
not vote the Democratic ticket, and Of
course consider this sufficient recon.
mendation to entitle them to an office.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
4 Thriving Institution.

From the ohio Statesman, Dec %.
About the first of June last, We recorded
the incorporation of a new institution, The
State Mutual Aid Association, an insur-
ance association based on the mutual assess
ment plan.
Since that date we have almost lost sight
ofthis enterprise, SO quietly and smoothly
has il done its work. A few days ago we
visited the Home Office and found the Pres
ident, Hon. WM. BELL, JR, the Secretary,
J. II. SAMPSON, and the assistant, busy
attending to the duties ofstheir offices, and
almost hidden under the immense pile of
applications before them. and Issuing cir
tifcates, answeringletters, sending ont sup
plies, eet. Upon inqniry we found already
upon their books nearly 600 members, from
every part of Ohio. Taking into consider
alton the fact that this Association has been
actively at work only six months, and the
fact that during much of Jnly and August,
business of all kinds was suspended for har
vest ana the great strike, the growth of this
Association has been remarkable The
causes which have led TO such encouraging
results are the peculiarly clear, equitable
and popular plan of giving both life and
endowment insurance at cost, and allowing
the members to control their own money
and use it until actually needed to pay
losses. A member of this Association does
not have to pay out large amounts of
money to be squandered by extrava-
gance, nor do they have to pay their insnr-
ance during their whole lives to secure the
benefit Those who remain faithful to the
Association from Is TO 25 years receiye,
themselves, all the benefits of their insur-
ance. Some ofthe features so popular with
this Association, are:
1st. Endowment Insurance on the Mu-
tual Assessment plan.
%. Uniform membership fee only SIC
for any age or amount taken.
Sd. No annual dues, OF other extra char
ges, whatever.
4th. Return of all assessments paid in W
to date of claim pro rata, to the number o
irtifcates in force at that date.
5th. No division into classes.
] 9th Care in selection of risks, and stric
economy in its management.
7th. Charging the members for insur
ance according to what they get,
The fact that they have as yet not had ;
loss, and are rapidly approaching larg'
membership, shows that the plan is not al
experiment, and that good insurance cal
known, and all the money kept within ou
own State.
The officers are men of integrity and en-
: ergy, and we have this to say of our Owl
confidence in them and their plan, that W,
have taken a membership in the associa
tion, and would heartily recommend on
friends to do likewise.
Their Home Office is in Rooms and I
Capital Block, near the New York Store.
P. S. Since the above was publised, tn
membership has reached nearly 900. ant
, the Association has had one death.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
Wife.

What do you think the beautiful word
"wife" comes from? 1t is the world in
which the English and Latin languages
conquered the French and Greek hope
the French will some day get a word for
it instead of that dreadful word femme.
But what do you think it comes from? The
great value of Saxon words is that they
mean something. Wife means "weaver." "
You must either be housewives OF house
mothers, remember that. In the deep sense
you must either weave mems fortunes and
embroider them, or feed upon and bring
them to decay. Wherever true wife
comes, home is always around her. The
stars may be over her head; the low-worm
in the night-cold erase may be the fire at
her foot; but home is where she is; and for
a noble woman to stretch far around her,
better than houses ceiled with cedar OF
painted with vermillion, shedding its quiet
light far from these who else are homeless.
This I believe to be the woman's true place
and power Ruskin.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

We see the coming day when suffrage
will be no longer trodden in the dust by a
drunken mob; when men will no longer
reel and howl at the polls as they cast
their ballots; when an open free doggery
can not compete with an honest discussion,
and when demagogues will no more revel
in rowdyism of rummies and cry oul with
brazen impudence against temperance men
who dare to favor honest measures and So
Der men. Demagogism is doomed. The
truth will triumph, and the stars in the
sky that betokens its approach.
-[Good Temblars Advocate.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Young lady remember if you marry a
young man of drinking habits the chances
are that you will be drunkard's wife.
When the day comes you will find the com
panions of your youth, those who played
with you in childhood, grew up with you
went TO church with you, who hand in hand
and heart knit to heart, promised to be
your lifelong friends, Withdrawing from
you. They will pass you for time with
forced familiar recognation, but at last
with a cold salutation that will terminate
in scornful look. When with a white
wreath on yonr brow you stand at the bri-
dal altar they will wish you much joy, but
at last they will visit upon you the iniquit-
les of your drunken husband and wish you
where they might never meet you.
"Don't marry man if be drinks" is the
only safe rule in these days of drunken
ness.-[Good Templars' Advocate.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

so at large, shall be liable to fine of
five dollars for such offense, to be col
lected with cost of prosecution in the
name of the State of Ohio, before any
justice of the peace or mayor having
jurisdiction. The owner of any dog
listed for taxation which shall be killed
or maliciously injured when not liable
to be killed, or shall be carried or en-
ticed away from the premises of the
owner for the purpose Of being killed
or injuring the same, as exemplary
damages, any sum not exceeding that
for which such dog standsso returned.
In addition, the law provides that the
fund created by the dog tax shall be
used for the payment of damages to
the owners of sheep who have suffered
from the depredations of dogs, except
when the funds shall exceed one thou
sand dollars, and then the access shall
be turned over to the school fund.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
Sensible Sentences.

Pills may sometimes fail to act on the
liver, but saving wood never will.
Make yourself necessary, young man, and
your success is certain.
Anger always hurts US more than the
one we get mad at.
About as low down as man can get aud
not spoil is to live on his wifes reputation.
I don't bet on precocious childred, the
huckleberry that ripens the quickest is the
quickest to decay.
Every body seems to think himself NOR
al half bushle 10 measure the worlds frail-
ties.
When you strike oil, stop boring. Many
a man has bored clean through and let the
oil out at the bottom.
Next in point of meanness to doing an
injury is to do man e favor and evry now
and then remind him of it.
The man who is honest from polesy
needs as much watching as hive of bees
Just ready to swarm.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
E. F.KunkePs Bitter Wine of Iron.

This truly valuable tonic has been SO
thoroughly tested by all classes of the COM
munity that it is now deemed inbispensa-
BILE as tonic medicine. 1t costs but little.
purifies the blood and gives tone to the
stomach, renovates the system and pro-
longs life. Everybody should have it.
For the cure of weak stomachs, general
debility. indigestion, diseases of the stom-
| ach, and for all cases requiring tonic.
This wine includes the most agreeable
and efficient salt of iron We possess citrate
of magnetic oxide cont bined with the most
en- ergetic of vegetable tonics--yellow pc
ruvian bark.
Do you want something to strengthen you?
Do you want good appetite?
Do you want to get rid of nervousness?
Do you want energy?
Do you want to sleep well?
Doyou want to build up your constitu-
ton?
Do You want to feel we'll?
Do youwant brisk and vigorous feeling?
If you do try KUNKEL'S BITTER
WINE OF IRON.
| only ask a trial of this valuable tonic
Beware of counterfeits, as KunkePs Bit
| ter Wine of Iron is the only sure and
efiectual remedy in the known world for
the permanent cure of Dyspepsia and De-
| bility, and as there are number of imita-
| tions offered to the public, i would caution
| the community to purchase none but the
genuine article, manufactured by E. F.
Kunkel, and having his stamp on the cork
of every bottle. The very fact that others
are attempting to initiate this valuable rem
edy, proves its worth and speaks volumes
in its favor. Get the genuine. f. f.
| Kunkels.
Sold only in 81 bottles. Sold by Drug
gists and dealers everywhere. E. F. Kunk-
le, Proprietor, 259 North Nine Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Tape Worm Removed Alive.
Head and all complete in two hours. No
fee till head passes. Seat pin and stomach
worms removed by DR.. Kunkel, 259 North
Nine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Send for
circular or ask your druggist for bottle
of Kunkel's Worm Syrup. Itnever fails.
Price 81,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Drunkard, take the pledge. Say to the
demon who has MANAGED your freedom be
gone! Letthe warning of others be enough
for you. Let the memory of the green
slopes and halcyn days of youthful sobriety
health and hope nerve your will and grid
up your heart for the contest. Before you,
if you daink on, is death of shame and a
future beyond dark as eternal death itielf.
Beyond you, if you quit, is laurel of
victory and life of usefulness. On the
the one road you will have cruel taunts,
wanton jeers and distilled destruction; on
the other, kind words, sweet smiles and
pure water. How can you refuse to take
the pledge and travel the path of sobriety?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
Tor THE PRkss.
Can We Afford 1t.

The following figures will show what
it costs Somerset to keep two Billiard
saloons one year:
Rent Of two rooms at $120 each S240
Whiskey license, each $25 so
Room repair each % dollars so
Interest on investment of stock,
rent Of tables &C., 800 each 200
Fuel, lights &C., Sc. dollar seach 100
Expense Of two families 1000
Total cost per year $3.50
Add to this the loss of time and ru-
in of many of the young men of the
town and you can have some idea of
what il costs Somerset to run two bill
lard saloons. These expenses must be
paid or the parties engaged in the bu-
siness will loose money which they do
not intend to do. VAL.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
A Remarkable Result.


1t makes no difference how many Physi-
clans, or how much medicine you have
tried, it is now an established fact that Ger
man Syrupis the only remedy which has
given complete satisfaction in severe cases
thousands of persons who are predisposed
to Throat and Lung Affections. Consump-
tion, Hemorrhages, Asthma, Severe Colds
settled on the Breast, Pneumonia. Whoop-
ing Cough, &c.. who have no personal
knowledge of Boschee's German Syrup
To such we would say that $4,000 dozen
were sold last year without one complaint.
Consumptives try just one bottle. Regular
size rs centa. Sold by all Druggists in A
merica.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

wish to sell my residence in the west
end of Somerset, consisting of good dwell
ing, stable, and out houses, we'll, fruit tree
and one half acre of ground. Terms: Two
hundred dollars down and three hundred
dollars in three annual payments without
interest This is rare opportunity to get
comfortable home on easy terms. Call on
JACOB SITES
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
In The Matter OF Assignment or
Levitt &CO.

Notice is hereby given, that the under
signed will offer for sale, at public vendue,
on Saturday May 25th, 1878, on the prem
Uses, the entire stock remaining unsold at
that time in the hardware store of Levitt
& Co. said stock consisting of general
line of hardware, pumps, etc;
Sale to commence at one o'clock p. M.
and to continue from day, to day until the
entire stock is disposed Of.
J. w. HULL
Assignee of Fevitt & Co
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
TO BUILDERS!

Sealed Proposals will be received at the Office of
the Clerk, OF Reading! Township, Perry County,
build school house in Sub district No. l, in said
Township. Said School House to be of brick.
Specifications and plans of said School house can
be seen at the Office of the Township Clerk. The
said house to he finished by the ii day of September
1873. The whole amount of money TO be paid
when the house is finished.
The Board Of Educ Cation reserves the right TO re-
ject any or all bids. Bids can he made separately
for Stone work Carpenter work, Plasterng or the
whole work. Successful bidder required to furnish
an approved Bond.
BY order of the Board of Education.
A. A. FINCK, Clerk.
IL. ID. WIRIcK, President.
April % 1873
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

The. National county convention
will be held in this place on Monday
next. The honest toiler will be rep
sented in this convention. Men who
earn their living by honest labor will
be placed on the ticket, and no doubt
but the platform will be what all hon
est men can endorse.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

A telegram dated Milwaukee, May
9Th, says there seems to be little doubt
that Hon. John M. Binckley commit
ted suicide by drowning. He left a
number Of letters to different parties,
the contents OF which show that he
had determined on suicide. The cause
of the act is said to have been brought
on by domestic troubles.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
STATE OF OHIO.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,

1NSO hANIE DEBAhl
COLUMBUS, March 80, 1873.
NT HEREAS the UNION CENTRAL LIFE IN
w SURANCE COMPANY, located at Cincin-
nati in the state of Ohio, has flied in this Office
sworn statement, by the pepper officers thereof,
showing its condition and business, and has COM
piled in all respects with the laws of this State
relating to Life Insurance Companies.
NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of law,
WILLIAM d. HILL, Superintendent of Insurance
of the State of Ohio do hereby certify that said
Company is authorized to trancact its appropriate
business of LIFE INRURANCE in this State, in ac-
cordanee with law, during the current year. The
condition and business of said Company, at the
date OF said Statement December 81, 1871 is
shown as follows:
Amount of capital Stock paid np.......S 00000 90
Aggregate amount of admitted assetsin-
Guiding the sum of S1SS. 231 Al in pre-
MUM notes and loans held by the
Company on Policies in foree....... ,S4S, ,66S sS
Unidentified assets amounting to S100-
92312
Aggregate amount of liabilities, inclu-
ding 81 ,0S1 ,93S00 for Reinsurance
llZ,S ,Su5 W
Amount of income for the year,. 597, ,967 20
Amount of Disbursements for the year Sal, ,I69 L.
In witness whereof, have heruunto subscribed
my name and caused the Seal Of my Office TO be
affixed the day and year above written.
w. ID. HILL, Superintendent.
MARTIN BERkEf Agent at Somerset, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

There will be Murphy State camp
meeting at the "Old Fort" near
Newark, Ohio, from May Both to June
4th. All temperance organizations
are invited
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

No matter how thoroughly you clean
the house, the wife of the next man who
moves in will declare il is not fit for the
hogs to live in, and will slop suds around
everything trying to make it fit for hogs to
live in.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Bob Hueston stock has declined since
the Hearld held him up as a bright
light. Wouldn't be surprised if it is
not quoted at par the morning of the
convention and be in demand when
the balloting commences.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Some claim that it is not right to
make light of Trovinger's looks, that
tina Lord created him as he is" No
one doubts this, but it was the sun
that warped him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

OConnor, the Representative from
Montgomery county has been identified
as the man who served term in the
Michigan Penitentiary.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Ed. PREss.-Why is it there is not an
effort made to remove the toll gates at each
end Of town? Is there not some way of
having them removed? JUSTICE.
Yes. Chop them down.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
POSITIVE NOTICE
Notice of Appointment.

FJNhe undersigned has beenappointed and qualified
i as Adm illustrator with the will annexed of the
estate of Jacob Funderburg, late of Berry county,
deceased. Dated this oath day of April A. ID. 1878.
NOAH FUNDERRURG.
No coughing at night when Chappelear's S
Bronchini is used
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

The new Congressional district COM
posed Of Gurnsey, Muskingum, Lick
ing and Perry won't stand any free
trade doctrine.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

The Worlds Fair at Paris is a sue
cess. The American department is
fully up to the expectations ofall.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

The New Lexington ring is putting
in full time and have employed an ex-
ira force.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Will the Democracy endorse the
Herald and Trovinger in their comm G
convention?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Ansel to David Ansel.
The creditors of said Daniel Ansel, whose
claims have been allowed are hereby noti-
fed that dividend of 90 per cent. has been
declared by the Probate Court of Perry
county, O., in their favor. The under
signed Assignee will, on the Goth day of
April, 1878, at W. E, Finck's office in SOM
erset, Perry County, Ohio, proceed to pay
said dividend, and will be in Somerset on
Saturday of each week until all of said
crekitors have been paid
DAVID ANSEL,
Dssignee of said Daniel Ausel.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

How do the Democracy of Perry
stand on the tariff question?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

Come to the National convention on
Monday next.
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Somerset, Thursday May 16, 1873.

The Legislature has been in session
one hundred and thirty days.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16
George w. Brown.
10 OCONSUMPTIVES

The advertiser having been permentlv cp-ed of
that dread disease Consumption, by simple rem
edy, is anxious TO make it known to his fellow snf
Will send copy of the prescription lsed, free of
chargel with the directions for preparing and use
ing the same, which they will find Sure Cure for
Consumption, Asthma Bronchitis, &C. Parties
wishing the prescription, will please address E. A.
wilson, 1874 Penn St, Williamsburgh N. Y.
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Manhood: How Lost,
HOW RESTORED!

Just published, new edition OF DIR.
CULNERWELL'S CELEBRATED
Essay on the radical cure without
medicine) of SPERMAroRRHoEA or
selnlnei " eakpess, Involuntary Seminal Losses,
lMpoTENcY, Mental and Physical Incapacity, I'm
pediments to MARRIAGE, otc also, Consumption,
Epilepsy and Fits, induced by self indulgence OF
sexual extravaganza, &c.
S-Price, in a sealed envelope, only six cents
The celebrated author. in this admirable Essay
clearly demonstrates, from thirty years success
fnl practice, that the alarming cnnseouences OF
self-abuse may be radically cured wthou, the a n
gerous OF internal medicine or the application
of the knife pointing out a mode of cure at once
simple, certain, and eflectual, by means of which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition may
be- may cure himself cheaply, privately, and radi-
cally,
as- This lecture should be in the hands of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent under ssal, in a plain envelope, TO any ad-
dress post paid, receipt of six cents two pos
tage stamps. Address the Publishers,
THE uLVERWELL MEDICINE CO,
Il Ann ST., New York. Post office box, i5s6.
Apri 4, 1878.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-16

of Revolutionary pensions" Both gentle
men expressed their gratitude, shook hands
and eeparated
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ed Press. Annunee the name of j. J. Auch-
acur as candidate for the office of Probate Judge
subject to the decision of the National County con-
vention and oblige
NATIONAL VOTERS.
ED. PRESs.-PleaSe announce the name of J. &.
Z. Myers of Somerset, as n candidate for Sheriff,
subject to the decision of the National Convention
COLE TOWNSHIP.
ttED. PREss.-Please announce the name of John
Mautz as candidate before the Natnnal conven-
tion for Commissioner iARoRINGMEN