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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

Mary Ann Eagle, and her husband Jacob 7 Eagle,
James Eekenrede, Jerome Eekenrode and ChaLies
Eckenrode, who reside iu Perry county, onlo'
sarah A. Kinney, and her husband Jacob Kinney
George W. Eckenrode, and Joseph +. Eekenrode,
who Teside in Putnam County ohi9 Clara reeTs, Eak
anrode who reside in Fairfield County Ohio, ana
each Of them viii take notice that petition was
filed against them the Goth day OF Noyemoer per
1875. in the Court of Common Pleas, within anu
for the County Of Perry, Ohio, by James Flowers,
and Elizabeth Flowers his wife; and Is nov pen
F1oEers. his wife demand partition of the follow
ing real estate situate in the town Of somerseti
in the County of Perry Ohio, and being the Mes'
half of In Lot number 35 in said town Of Somerset
Ohio: and that at the next term of said Court OF
Common Pleas, the said james Flowers, and INA
beth Flowers, his wife, will apply for an order
that partition may be made Of said real estate anG
the rents f the same adjusted between all Oh sai'
| parties JAMES FLOWERS and
Bv Will E. Finck Jr. A ttorney for Petitioners
November IS, 6w. pfS6 3o
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05
SALE OF DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE
IN SOMERSET. OHIO.

from, The Probate Court of Perry Comfy, Ohio,
I viii offer for sale at public out-ery, on THE
rREMIsEs, on
SATURDAY, THE irH DAY OF JANUARY, ,1s79'
at o'clock in the afternoon, the late homeste %
property OF William NJ. Ream; being in lot No o9,
in Somerset Ohio la.
Terms OF sale:-One fourth cash in hand, and the
balance in three equal annual payments, to beaI
interest from the day Of sale at the rate OF PEI
| cent, and be secured by mortgage on the premises
This is one of the finest pieces of property Il
Somerset, 1t is in good repair, has on it good we,
and eistern out d asss Is nnrpoae
and the title is perfect
Appraised at SSsSS 55SS pp.M
: Assignee Of W. NJ. Ream.
W E. FINCK, Attorney.
1873. pfS6 70.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05
The War on Silver.

Those who suppose the silver ques-
tion settled are doomed to disappolnt-
ment. The press of the money power
is now clamoring for the amendment
of the silver law so as to further res
trict the coinage and legal tender pow
ers, or repeal it altogether. Horace
White has written an article and had
it published in the International Re
view, in which he advised the banks,
especially of New York City to refuse
to receive it on deposit. This he says
"would throw the silver coin into the
limbo of uncurrent funds Notwith
standing silver csin will now com
mand large amount of the genera
commodities in market, more land ant
labor, than at the time of our debt
we're contracted, yet these bondho
ders are not satisfied, but are detel
mined that our government sha
guarantee the value of silver and col
to equal that of gold. This is q do
tripe that has not prevailed in an
country at any time.
The American people have suffere
themselves to be imposed upon
much, and our public men have show
such an aptitude for corruption tn
the money power is ready to underta
any scheme of spoilation, no matt
how high-handed or bold.
Proceed gentlemen. "The gall
jade will will vince" ere long. Th
stand from under.--St. Louis Farm,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

The Republican candidates for Pro.
bate Judge and Sheriff were elected
bv votes outside the party. If they
gil their Offices without regard to Sec
tionalism or the ring which have been
and are now robbing the people, they
will be endorsed by their constituents
but if not, they can count the mum
ber of days they will fill the offices fol
which they have been elected.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05
TO OUR PATRONS!

We are compelled to call on all to ecme
forward and settle. as we have been swim
dIed ont Of the means we expected to ouy
our material with, and we must call
on our patrons for assistance.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05
Selling of ut Cost.

Mrs. C. A. Burns will close out her en-
tire stock of goods at cost. She wishes to
sell out between this and the holidays.
Now is the time to get bargains that have
never before been offered. Ladies and
childrens hats of the best qualities and
latest styles. Let one and all take adyan-
tage of this splendid offer. no34:
J. w. Hull, Assignee of Levitte q Co.,
sold at auction last Saturday large lot Of
the remnants of the hardware store.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05
Ladies' Underwear at
COX & GALL1N'S.

While James Hickox, freight conductor
on the C S & @ road, was attempting to
couple cars in the yard at Tiffin, Friday
night, he stumbled over a shallow gutter,
falling under the wheels of the train: Two
cars passed over his legs, below the knee,
crushing both:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

Quarterly Meeting and Dedicatory Ser
vices at the Zion M. f. Church December
7th, & Sth.
First service Preaching at l03 A. M.
Saturday in the New Church-Consecra-
ton service on Sabbath forenoon.
Dedication Sermon by Rev. 7. W. Stan
lev, "
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

Two men, Ryan and Barrett, we're arres-
ted at Urbana Friday, loaded with cutlery,
which proves to ba that burgled from
Reynolds's hardware store at Piqua We'd
nesday night.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

We positively must have money in order
to publish a paper, and all those owing us
for over one years subscription will find
their accounts in the hand of justice OF
Peace if not paid Immediately. We mean
lust what we say.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05
For mems Shirts and Drawers go to
COX & GALL1N'S.

Late Thursday night Sheriff Coffin, OF
Springfield, discovered the prisoners of the
county Jail undermining the walls of their
cells and secured them in the corridor,
where they uncomtortably finished the
night:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

Grasser's tobacbo factory, Cincinnati,
was entirely destroyed by fire yesterday
morning; insured for $4,000 in the Cincin'
natl, and the Merchants and Manufactur
ers' Insurance companies.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

The Democracy will have eight OF
majority in the United States Senate
in 1879.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

The National Greenback vote in
1876 was LAO. In 1877, 1S7, ,O95.
In 1878, ], 900, 1865.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

M. f. Scott is doing an immense busi-
ness this season, fair and square dealing
with all and low are the cause. Call at
his store and examine his stock and be
convinced thas he will not be undersold.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05
New styles In winter shuws at
COX & GALL1N'S.

Marshall McLearn, of Dresden, Friday
arrested eight tramps, with hundred ant
eighty plugs of tobacco on their persons
lust cause for arrest.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

McGill, the murderer of Mary kel,
lev, will be hung on the 18th OF Feb
ruary.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

Don't forget that Cox q Calm always
pay the highest price for all kinds of coun-
try produce.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

Go and soc Chalfant on general Hard
ware.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

AXES! AXES!! AXES!!!
BY wholesale or retail at CHALFANTs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

BOOTS. SHOES e. RUBBERS

which they are selling AT bottom
prices. Their stock of Dress Goods
comprise all the latest styles. In
fact they have a complete dry good
store. Call and examine their stock
and learn prices,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-05

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fants.
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NOTICE IN PARTITION.

W. E. FINCK, Attorney.
November q, 1878, 6w. pfs6 25.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-05-15
Short Hair a Badge of Slavery.

Be this as it may, however, the widely
prevalent custom of taking the hair of
the slain, either with or without part
of the skin, has nearly everywhere re-
suited in the associations between short
hair and slavery. This association ex-
listed among both Greeks and Romans:
" The slaves had their hair cut short as
a mark of servitude." We find it thus
throughout America. Socially the
slave is despised, his hair is cut short"
says Bancroft of the Nootkas. 1.-The
privilege of wearing long hair was rigo-
rously denied - to Carib slave and cap
tives, says Edwards. The slavery that
punished crimInality was similarly
marked. In Nicarauga "a thief had
his hair cut off, and became a slave to
the person that had been robbed till he
was satisfied" And this badge of sla-
very was otherwise inflicted as a pun
ishment. By the Central Americans
suspected adulterer "was stripped and
his hair was cut "a great disgrace)."
One ancient Mexican penalty ''was to
have the hair cut at some public place"
And during medieval times in Europe
cutting of hair was enacted as a punish
ment. OF course there follows a cor
relative distinction; long hair became
honorable. If among the Chibehas
the greatest affront that could be put on
a man or a woman was to haye their
hair cropped :" the assimilation to slaves
in appearance was the obvious reason,
the honorableness of long hair being an
implication. 1.-The Itzaex Indians"
says Francourt, "wOre their hair as
long as it would grow; indeed, it is
most difficult thing to bring the Indians
to cut their hair" Long hair is mark
of distinction among the Tongans, and
the principal people. Similarly with
the New Caledonians and various others
of the uncivilized, and similarly with
semi-civilized Orientals, - the Ottoman
princes have their beard shaved off, TO
show that they are dependant on the
favor Of the reigning emperor" BY
the Greeks, in manhood, 1.-The hair
was worn longer" and "a certain DO
litical significancy was attached to the
hair" In northern Europe, too.
among the Franks. 1.-The serfs wore their
hair less long and less carefully dressed
than freemen," and the freemen less
long than the mobiles: The long hair
of the Frank kings is sacred....I is for
them mark and honorable prerogative
of the royal race" Clothair and Childe-
bert, wishing to divide their brothers.
kingdom, consulted respecting their
nephews, whether to cut off their
hair so as to reduce them to the rank of
subjects or to kill Them" / may add
the extreme case of the japanese Mix
ado " Neither his hair, beard, nor nails
are ever Iavowedlyl cut that his sacred
person may not be mutilated," such
cutting as occurs being done while he
is supposed 10 sleep.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-05-15
A Pen Picture.

A few months, or even weeks, since, her
pellid countepance was the very type OF ruddy
health-the delight of the school and the
pride Of the household. She was always well
come wherever duty or pleasure led her. Dill
gent punctual and exemplary in the class
room, obedient and loving at home, she won
the hearts OF all. But alas those glowing
cheeks and lips are now blanched by consump-
ton The voice once SO enchanting in laugh
and song is feeble, husky and broken BY
hollow cough. Let US approach her couch and
gently take her bloodless hand in our own.
Do not shudder because Of its feeble. passion
less grasp. The hand once 80 warm and
plump shows its bony outlines. while the cords
and tortuous veins are plainly mapped upon
its surface. The pulse that bounded with re-
pletion. imparting beauty, vivacity. health and
strength. to the system. is delicate to the
touch. The enervated heart feebly propels
the thin, scanty blood Must we lose her
while yet So young and so fair? No. There
is relief. But something more is required
than the observance of hygiepic rules. for en-
feebled nature calls for aid and size must have
it Administer this pleasant medicine. 1t is
invigorating. IL allays the irritable cough,
improves the appetite and digestion, and sends
a healthy tingle through her whole being.
The blood is enriched. nervous power in
creased, aud he heart bounds with new i'm
pulse. Her face brightens-the blood is re-
turning her voice is clearer. and her requests
are no longer delivered in that peevish, fretful
tone 40 deadening to sympathy. Her step is
still faltering. but strength is rapidly return
ing. Let US take her out in the warm life
giving sunshine In few weeks she will go
without our aid and be able to join her COM
panisns in their pleasant psstimes. and feel
her whole being warmed and expanded into
perfect life" The change is so great that We
think she is sweeter and nobler than ever be-
fore. And the medicine which has wrought
this transformation. We look upon as bless
ing to humanity, for there are other loved
ones to be rescued from the grasp of the in
sidious destroyer. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery has raised her. It viii raise
othera
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-05-15
Mv.,er,ou, Mounds i'm Missouri.

Excitement prevails at WarrensourS,
No., over the discovery of the remains
and relics of some of the ancient monnd
builders. Several crypts or vaults
walled in with dressed limestone have
been opened upon the bluffs of Black
water river. about two miles from town,
in which are found specimens of pot
terry, stone pipes, and various imple-
ments whose use is not known. Twen-
ty-four skulls were taken out recently,
all of which are so frail, however, as TO
be difficult of removal. The same is
true of the pottery, which is evidently
of a very ancient type, and upon some
of which are unintelligible inscriptions.
The students of the normal school are
intensely excited, and large number
of them are now at the mounds, con-
stantly discovering something of inter-
est. Their eagerness interferes with
the care necessary to the preservation
of the articles disinterred. The vaults
so far explored are about ten feet square
and six feet high. There are a large
number of these mounds on the banks
of the Blackwater, at that place, some
of them covered with very large trees.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-05-15
SCIENTIFIC.

a description is given of paper carpet
now made in England, and designed to
initiate parquet flooring, the paper
being printed in patterns to initiate
different woods from photographs, so
that, as it is stated, the resemblance is
absolutely perfect. The floor is first
prepared by being made perfectly level,
and the crevices filled up with plaster
of Paris: over the surface, as thus pre-
pared, hession is stretched, and on this,
first, lining paper and then the
patterned paper is pasted, the whole
being finished with coating Of pc
culiar kind of varnish, described as
wonderfully hard and wear-resisting.
This kind Of carpeting can be kept per-
fectly clean with the greatest ease, and
though the wear of paper carpeting may
be thought prOblematical. the inventor
states that he has had rooms covered
with it for some sixteen months, with
out showing any appreciable signs of
wear. Its appearance, also, is very
satisfactory TO the eve.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-05-15

Charles Ballentine, in his progress mp
Monroe avenue, just covered Il twenty
foot sidewalk. Some people asserted
that he was not drunk, but only waiting
waiting for a civil engineer TO survey
him direct route. Others offered to
bet an old wagon against pair of fover-
shoes, that the man had always walked
that way from his birth, IN order TO
receive the full benefits of any and
every sidewalk. 1t was left to Charles
himself TO decide the query. He
suddenly halted, pitched forward, and
as he stood face to face with very thin
man who carried a very thick cane and
was out to air his consumption, he called
out:
''Wisher merry Chrizmus. Whaz you
git in y'r shocking laas nize?"
mas-stocking-last night ="
exclaimed the astonished individual.
"Sir! you must be drunk.'
''Ish zhis New Years. vacantly
asked Mr.. Ballentine.
"Git out, You are growing drunker
all the time.''
Mus be Fore July then-'rah for
st. Pacrick Wash'tun. -
Charles was taken into custody. Even
a policeman with red hair could no
longer doubt that it was time for the
law to step in and freeze the strangers
vitals with terror.
MIR. Ballentine, have you got the
kinks out of your tangled brain yet ?"
asked the court as the man sheepishly
stood before the bar.
81 don't believe it's April Fool Day."
evasively replied the prisoner"
''The remnants of that drunk still
hang by you," sighed the court, "Now
that look into your eyes | see that you
are only three-quarters drunk. While
you seem to be a peaceful sort of man.
l observe that you need washing and
combing and securing up for the spring
trade. | can either hire Brother Gard
ner to whitewash your legs and kalsom-
inc the rest of your body, or send you
up for thirty DAYS. i guess I'll elevate
you."
81 wouldn't do that by you"' pro-
tested the man.
81 know you wouldn't. You'd let
me go forth to fall into the river and be-
come parboiled cadaver. My respect
for you induces me to ask that you step
into the corridor, take a seat on a nail
keg and keep your toes turned in till
the police barouche canters up and calls
for your check"
That's the meanest trick ever served
on mel" sighed Charles as the back of
his head appeared to the audience like
a rutabaga stuck full of wheat straws.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-05-15

The SIdH3dt, or SldmdRtdR BrOmsk,
that is, the blessing or wOrthipping the
volcano, is ceremony which the
Javanese hold every year. When we
reached the place, everything bore an
aspect not unlike that of an English
fair. Eatables of all kinds were dis
played upon portable stands, and gayly
dressed groups were parading about.
There were old men and women who
had come for the last time to pay their
respect to their shrine, and they watched
with delight the gambols of their grand
children, of whom there seemed 10 be
no end, who were sporting around.
Everybody seemed bent on having a
good time. Near the shore of the sea
were placed a score of mats, on each of
which knelt a young priest, having be-
fore him a lot of myrrh, aloes and other
spices, which are sold for offerings.
At right angles with this row of mats
was another row, with the same num-
ber of priests, all kneeling in Arab
fashion, their bodies partly resting on
the calves of their legs. They were
older than the others, perhaps the
patriarchs of their respective villages.
Before each of them were small packets
containing incense, chips of sandal
wood and the like; and wooden censers
from which arose clouds of aromatic
perfume. Behind each priest knelt or
squatted an umbrella bearer, sheltering
his reverence from the sun. Crowds
stood close by, waiting for the consecra-
ton of their offerings, which consisted
mainly of fruits, baskets of rice, poultry
cakes, strips of cloth, small coins and
the like. Service at length began.
There were some moments of prayer,
according to prescribed ritual. Then
the priests sprinkled consecrated water
over the offerings. After another
prayer by the priests, in which many
of the auditors Joined, the eldest priest
rose up, followed by the others, and
shouted Ayo, Ayo! Bromok!-'Forward
Forward to Bromokn whereupon the
whole mass of people made a tremen-
dous rush for the volcano, the first one
who gained the ridge counting himself
favored by fortune, and certain of future
good luck. The manifold votive offer
ings were then handed to the priests,
who mumbled a few indistinct words
over them, and pitched them into the
crater.