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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
SIcKLY seeds will produce stunted

SIcKLY seeds will produce stunted
plants.
In Spain they are beginning to feed
cattle with forage intermlngled with
ground bones, in order to increase the
dose of phosphate of lime in the food.
HAWK shooting forms quite business
in Custer County, Colorado. Sixty
cents per head is paid by the county
treasurer. One man brought in sixty a
few days ago.
In consequence of the passage of an
ordinance forcing them to sell in the
market and nowhere else, the butchers
of Dallas, Texas, rented all the market
house stalls, closed them UP, and now
refuse to sell any meat at all.
Skin cleanliness has great effect on
the assimilation of food. It has been
proved that pigs that are washed put on
a fifth more flesh than pigs that are un-
washed. In many well-ordered, first
class stables horses are washed from head
to foot daily.
A DUCK, fed only on butter, died of
starvation at the end of three weeks.
Butter exuded from all parts of the body,
and the feathers seemed as if they had
been soaked in butter. This experiment
was made to show that fatty substances
alone forms insufficient food.
THE United States Consul at Chemnitz,
Saxony, specifies lard, cured meats, and
at certain seasons butter, as articles
which can be produced cheaper, and
agricultural implements, carriages
harnesses and stoves, superior American
products, and therefore suitable for ex
port to that market.
THE famous canvas-back ducks Of
Chesapeake Bay derive their peculiar
flavor from the wild celery on which they
feed, and new York poultry raiser
taking a hint from the fact, has trieo
feeding garden celery to domestic duck:
for week or two before killing them
with the result of greatly improving
their flavor
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
oLEANINGS FROM THE MUSE.
muSIC ON ALL FOURs.
ny JOSEPHINE POLLARD.

A Pus.v-cat and a Blaek-and-Tan
Were sh,,t in a roon together,
To tall of tbe chang 10 the weather,
And new sprink fashions and after that
Tbev had q sort Of musical chat.
Said PuSs. aTo me Il Is quite absurd
hut tastes and opinions vary;
Gan sing like the small canary
wno n N be true as I've heard II told,
Ia really worth more than its weight in gold!"
Said the Biaek-and-Tan, with a pensive smile:
apve wanted 10 call attention
To this BIT of scandal for quite a while
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
Caution 10 the Public.

To avoid imposition, purchasers of Waltham
Watches will observe that every genuine Watch,
whether gold or silver, bears own trade mark on
both cases and movements.
Gold cases are stamped "a. W. Co." and guaran-
tee certificates accompany them. Silver cases are
stamped Am. Watch Co., Waltham, Mass, Coin
Silver or Am Watch Co., Waltham, Mass, Ster-
ling Silver,' according to quality, and are accom-
panied by guarantee certificate signed R. E. Robbins,
Treasurer. The name wALTHAM" is plainly
engraved upon all movements, irrespective of other
distinguishing marks.
This caution is rendered necessary by of the
fact that frequently separated from
movements and put upon worthless movements of
other makers, and rice rersa, thus affecting injuri-
ously the performance of the watches, and yitatng
our guaranty which is intended only to our
complete Watches wholly made by us. Every buyer
should make close inspection as indicated.
AMERICAN WATCH COMPANY,
Ry r F. RoRRINs Treas
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
Earth from BOrne0.

In the last century a merchant vessel
came into the London docks with yellow
fever, and the captain was suffering Sc
verely from it, and no one would go
near the sufferers. DR.. Fothergill, how
ever, went on board partly out of COM
passion and partly from his desire to
study disease which was new to him,
and he took the captain to his own house
and finally succeeded in getting him
through the fever. When the captain
recovered he inquired from the doctor
what he was in his debt, but Fothergill
refused to receive any payment. The
captain then wished to know how he
could compensate him for such kind
ness, upon which the doctor replied that
there was one thing he could do for
him; if he were making voyage to the
East, and would pass through the Straits
of Macassar, by Borneo, he should be
glad if he would bring him back two
barrels full of the earth of Borneo,
which the captain promised to do.
However, when he reached the spot on
his voyage out, he thought of the ridi-
oule he must experience from his crew
in so strange an undertaking and his
heart smote him, and he sailed through
the straits without fulfilling his inten-
ton. On his return by the same route
the same thing happened again through
his fear of the SCOTS of his crew. How
ever, after he had left the straits two
hundred or possibly three hundred miles
behind him, his conscience smote him at
the non-fulfillment of his promise, and
he put the ships head about, returned
to the spot and filled the barrels with
the earth. On his return he sent it to
DIR. Fothergill, who had the surface of a
piece of ground thoroughly burned, and
he then sprinkled the Borneo earth or
it, when it is known fact that there
came up all kinds of new and curious
plants, said to be one hundred different
sorts, some geraniums and new flowers
which have subsequently spread
throughout the gardens of England.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10

New YORK San: 1t is doubtful
whether the reign of gas will last much
longer. At the present time nearly
every shop iu Brooklyn is lit, and bril-
liantly lit, with kerosene, without any dis
agreeable odor being perceptible; while
few months ago the authorities in the
large city of Exeter, England, would
not enter into new gas contracts, as they
anticipated the use of electric lights, and
at Bristol, England, the authorities
have lately resolved to advertise for
tenders for lighting the whole or part of
the city otherwise than by gas, in the
event of no satisfactory arrangement
being come to with gas company.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10

BURNETT's FLAvORING EXTRACTS are
used and indorsed by the best Hotels, Con-
fectioners, and Grocers throughout the
country. They are perfectly pure, and of
great strength--at once the cheapest and
best; and received the highest award at the
Centennial Exhibition.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10

AT Queen Victoria's drawing-room re-
ceptions three white feathers must
adorn the hair of married lady. and
two that of an unmarried lady.
Peeresses and their daughters are kissed
on the cheek by the Queen, but other
ladies of less "high degree" kiss her
Majesty's hand. The Prince of Wales
sometimes takes the Queens place at
these "drawing-rooms," in which case
the kisses are dispensed with,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10

A LIFE SAVED FOR THIRTY-FIvE CENTS.
"A lady in Boston had diphtheria and was
almost dead from strangulation. She was
instantly relieved and finally cured by John
sons Anodyne Liniment. Every family
should have bottle ready for instant use.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10

PROFITABLE INvEsTMENT.-One dollars
worth of Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Pow
ders, fed to a coop of thirty hens, will yield
aprofit of S., besides preventing all manner
of diseases
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
BREVITLES.

BONE meal is said to be the best
fertilizer that can be used for grapes.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
Get the Genuine.

The genuine DooLEY's YEAST POWDER is
sold only in cans. Always refuse it if Of
fered loose or in bulk. 1t is the practice of
many grocers and dealers to keep cheap
Baking or Yeast Powder loose, and sell it
for any brand that is cal ed for. We, there
fore, caution purchasers to see that they get
it on in cans, under the Label and Trade
Mark of the Manufacturers, DooLEY &
BROTHER, New York.
PATENTEEs and inventors should read
advertisement of Edison Bros, in another
column
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
PONDS
EXTRACT

CATARRH.- Ponds Extract is nearly a Spe-
cific for this disease. 1t can hardly be ex-
celled in old and obstinate cases
The relief is prompt that no one who has
ever tried it will he without it.
CIIAPPED KANDs AND FACE.-POnd's
Extract should he in every family this
rough weather 1t removes the soreness and
rouehness. and S0FTENS and HEALS the
Skin promptly
RHEUlIATISI.-Du severe and changeable
weather. subject to Rheumatic Pains
should he day without Ponds Tx
tract. which ALWAYS RELIEVES.
SORE LUNGS. CONSUMPTION, COUGHS.
GOLnS.-This cold weather tries the
LUNGS sorely. Have Ponds Extract
on hand always. 1t relieves the pain and
cures the disease.
CEEIERLAINS will be promptly relieved and ulti-
mately cured by bathing the afflicted parts
with Ponds Extract
FROSTED LINRS.-POnd's Extract inraria-
bly, relieres the pain and finally CURES.
SORE THROAT. 9CINSY, INFLA ED
TNNSlH1 AND air PASSAGES are
promptly cured by the of Ponds EX-
tract. 1t NEVER FAILS.
HISTORY and Uses of Ponds Extract, in
pamphlet form, sent free on application to
PONDS EXTRACT co, 9S Maiden Lane,
New York. Sold by Druggists
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
Death i'm his Faxorife Robe

SMALLPOX will not attack you if you
allow it to take your arm.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-01-10
CHEW
The Celebrated
"MATCHLEss
Wood Tag Plug
TOBACCO.
The PIONEER TOBACCO COMPANY.
New York, Boston. and Chicago.

Coughs and Colds yield readily to Schencks s
Pulmonic Syrup, which is most agreeable remedy.
heals the soreness, loosens the phegm and expes
from the system with scarcely effort the part
of the patient.
For sale by all Druggists
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SANDAL wood.

positive remedy for ali diseases of the Kidneys,
Bladder and Urinary Organs; also good in
Oropssc.I Complaints 1t never produces sick
ness certain and speedy in its action 1t is fast
superscding all other remedies Sixty capsules
in six or eight days. No other medicine do this.
Beware ofEEnztasions, for, owing to its great
success, many have been offered some are most
dangerous, causing piles, etc.
DUNDAs DICK <t CO.'S Genuine Soft Capsules,
conaining Oil of Sandalcood, sold at all drug stores.
Ask for Circular or send for to 81 and ~ Fooste,
Yort-
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In their own localities, canvassng for the Fl e<ide
Visitor. (enlarged) Weekly and Monthly. l. rgest
Paper i'm the World, with Mammoth Chronos
Free. Big Commissions to Agents. Terms and Outfit
Free. Address II. o. VICkEF<Y u. Augusta. Maine
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-01

On this evening during Edith Bent
ley's visit, Alice informed her of her APP
preaching marriage
On hearing Marsden's name, Edith
could not restrain start of surprise, =
which Alice, with young girls curios-
ity, wished explained.
Edith hesitated, much distressed.
She had heard from Walter Elmore
the story of Marsden's persecution of
Mara Sydney, and of the character he
bore among those who know him best.
She believed that he was an unprinci-
pied man but should she tell her friend
all this !
Edith's was a perplexing position.
She could not bear to think of running
Alice's happiness; but would she be
justified in remaining silent and allow
ing this young girl to become the wife
of such man as she believed Marsden
to bep
Her hesitation was of but short dura-
ton.
In few words, Edith told her friend
what she had heard.
C Forgive me, dear Alice" she said,
''for thus wounding your feelings Be
lleve me, 1t pains me most deeply to tell
you this, but, Alice, feel that you
ought to know it,"
"Ah, Edith ~ Alice said, ''I could
never be happy with such a man as 1
now believe Ralph Marsden to be. 1
would sooner-far sooner die than be-
come his wife, ~ Ay, Edith, much as 1
have loved him, can only say that.
But he shall have an opportunity of
proving his innocence. When be visits
me this morning-and / expect him
momentarily-I will confront him with
these charges, and in his face read his
innocence or guilt. And you say that
Ralph Marsden is suspected of abduct-
ing this Miss Sydney ?"
"He is, by DR.. Oakley; but there is
no proof that he is guilty"
"Have detectives been employed ?''
" Yes-at least one; private detect
i've, named Stoner."
''This man has kept watch on
Ralph ?"
" He has; but he can learn nothing
of the missing girl" To be Continued.
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TEGETLNE.

The following letter from Rev. c, w. Mans.
field, formerly Iastor Of the M. K. Charch, Hyde
Park, and at present settled in LOWELL must con-
vince every one who reads his letter q the won
derful curative Qualities of Vegetine as a thor.
Ough cleanser aid purifier Of the blood.
Hyde Park Mass Feb. Is, 1876.
Mr.. II. Il. Stevens. .us
Dear sir,-Abiut ten years ago my health failed
through the depicting effects OF dyspepsia; nearly
n year later vas attacked by typhoid fever in its
worst form. Itsettied in my back, and took the
form of largedeep-seated abscess, which was Is
ons by t b skin in sas baf eesPad
no permanent cure / suffered great pain at
times, and wis constantly weakened by a pro-
fuse dischta,rge also lost small pieces OF bone at
Matters ran on thus about seven years, till
May, 1874. whfn friend recommended me to go
TO your office ind talk with you OF the virtue of
Yegetine. Idd so, and by your kindness passed
through yournanufactory, noting the ingredi-
ents, &C., by Which your remedy is produced.
BY what i &w and heard gained some conf
deuce in Vegtine
/ commenbd taking 1t soon after, but felt
worse from IS effects; still persevered and soon
felt it was baentting me in other respects. You
/ did not seethe results desired till had taken
It faithfully pr q little more than a year, when
the diiiicultyin the back was cured; and for nine
months hale enjoyed the best OF health.
have in nat time gained twenty-five pounds
of flesh, bebg 6 heavier than ever before in my
life. and Ws never more able to perform labor
During tP past few weeks 1 had scrofulous
swelling ashrge as my first on another part OF
took YEetine faithfully, and It removed it
level with be surface in month. / think !
should hale been cured Of my MAIN trouble
sooner If had taken larger doses, after having
become accustomed to its eff It's.
Let y0uIpatrons troubled with scrofula or kid.
ney diseaS understand that it takes time to cure
chronic dleases; and, II they will patiently take
Nagetineit VIII, IA my Judgment cure them.
With grht obligation / am.
Yours very truly
g. W. MANSFIELD.
Pastor OF the M. Il. Church.
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SAFE AND SURE.
MIR. III. r. Stevens.

Mf. IT. X. stevens.
In 1877 your Vegetlne was recommended to
me; and, yielding to the persuaslons O friend,I
consented to try It. AT the time wai suffering
from general debility and nervous rostratiOn,
superlnduced by overowOrk and irregular habits
Its wonderful strengthening and curative proper
ties seemed to affect my debilitated syItem from
the first dose; and under its persistent use rap
idly recovered, gaining more than uiual health
and good feeling Sine then have lot hesita-
ted to give .Vegetne my most unqualified indorse-
ment as being safe sure. and powerful agent in
promoting health and restoring the Wasted sys-
tenn to new life and energy Vegetineis the only
medicine use and as long as live / never ex :
pect to find better.
Yours truly w. III. CLARK,
100 Monterey Street. Allegheny. Penn.
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OUR MINISTER'S WIFE.

= . - LUUISVIIIB, hy.i IbU7 10, IofTs
MIR. II. II. Stevens.
Dear Sir,-Three years ago was suffering ter
riby with Inflammatory rheumatism. Our min
ister's wife advised me take Vegetine. After TAX
ing one bottle, was entirely religed. This
year, feeling return of the disease i gain com
menced taking 1t. and am benefited Geatly. 1t
also greatly improves my digestion.
Respectfully, Mrs. A. BALLARD.
101l West Jefferson street.
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VEGETINE
AN EXoELLENT MEDICINE.

- - bpIIngItIu, % FtpLI6, I6II.
This is to certify that l have used lVegetine,
manufactured by ii. Il. Stevens, Bostjn, Mass,
for rheumatism and General Prostraton of the
Nervous System, with good success. recon-
mend Vegetlne as an excellent medlciIe for such
lnia
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-01
Yours very truly.

Mr.. Vandegift, Of the firm of Vndegift g.
Huffman. Is well known business min in this
place, having one of the largest storesin Sgring-
held, Ohio.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-01

F" Can this be true"
The speaker was Alice Leighton,
beautiful blonde, society belle; the
person addressed, her friend Edith Ben
ley; the locality, the parlor of Miss
Leighton's residence; the time, the
morning on which the events related in
our last chapter. occurred.
"Can this be trueY" Alice Leighton
exclaimed, her face pale with emotion.
g There can be little doubt of it, L
fear,'' Edith replied,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-09-12
For the Legislature.

GY Tho many friends of MAJ. s. p.
DENDY respectfully announce him as a
candidate for the Legislature OF tho ensuing
election, subject to tho ratification OF tho
people in the primary election.
EY- Tho friends of GEO. r. CHERRY
respectfully announce him candidate for
the Legislature, subject to the voice of the
people as expressed in tho primary election.
s@~ The many friends of Mr.. JOEL
BEARD respectfully announce him can
didate for the Legislature, subjoot, however,
to tho action of the people in tho primary
election.
Gw THE MANY FRIENDS or
JOHN s. WERNER, ESQ, respectfully
nominate him as candidate for no election
to the Legislature, at the ensuing election;
subject, however, to the action of the peo-
pie in the primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-09-12
For School Commissioner,

Bas- The friends of JOHN j. SMITH
announce him candidate for the office of
School Com missioner of Oconoo County,
subject to the votes Of y the people in the
primary election.
EW Wo are authorized to announoe
REy. WILLIAM McWHORTER can
didate for School Commissioner Of Oconee
County, subject to the voice of tho Domo-
cratic voters of the County, under the rules
governing the primary election.
Ew THE FRIENDS OF ISAAC
WlCkLlFFE respectfully announce him
q candidate for School Commissioner of
Ooonee County, subject to the action Of the
people in the primary election.
RAJ The friends Of Nj. B. DENDY
respectfully announce him candidate for
re election to the ofico of School Commis-.
sioner for Ooonee County, subject to tho
voice of the people in tho primary election.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-09-12
For County Treasurer.

GD- Tho friends of JOHN D. YER
NEH respectfully announce him candidate
for appointment to the offico of County
Treasurer, subject to the reoommand dation
OF the Democratic voters of tho County at
the primary election.
Ey The friends of RICHARD s.
PORCHER respectfully announce him a
candidate for re.appointment to the office of
County Treasurer, subject to the recon-
mendotion Of the Democratic voters of the
County at the primary election.
EB- The friends of A. BRENNECIlE T.
respectfully announce him candidate for
appointment to tho Office of County Trea-
surer, subject to the Recommendation of tho
Democratic voters of tho County at the
primary election.
ga- The friends of DR.. TIIOS. T..
LEWIS respectfully announce him oau-
didato for County Treasurer of Ocop ee
County, subject to the action of the voters in
tho primary election.
a4- The friends of SAMUEL Fl.
JOHNS respectfully announce him can-
didate for County Treasurer of Oconee
County, subject to the action of tho voters
in tho primary election.
a@- The friends of H T. ALEX AN
DER respectfully announce him candi-
date for County Treasurer, subject to the
voice Of the people in the primary cleo
ton.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-09-12
For County Commissioners.

GY- Tho friends of WARREN j.
DEATON respectfully announce him q
candidate for County Commissioner for
Oconoe County, subject to the action of the
people in the primary election.
@- The friends of r. 8. RUTLEDGE e
respectfully announce him candidate for
County Com missioner subject, however, to
the voice of the people in the primary
election.
1a- The many friends of ARCHELAUS S
LAY respectfully announce him candi-
date for County Commissioner for Ocouee
County, subject to the voice of the Demo :
cratic voters of the County, under the rules
governing the primary election.
EB- The friends of j. Nj. HUNNI-
CU'FT hereby announce him as candidate
for County Commissioner at the ensuing
election, subject to the action of the people
10 the primary election.
Ray TIE friends of WESLEY PITCH
FORD respectfully announce him oandi.-
date for County Commissioner of Oconee
County, subject to the voice Of tho people
in the primary election.
A27 IVo til5tIub VI AlN j(lCI w UlCh-
SON respectfully announce him candidate
for tho Office of County Commissioner,
subject to the action of the people in the
primary election.
EY- The many friends of w. w. MOSS
respectfully announce him as candidate
for the Office Of County Commissioner, sub
jeot to the ratification of the people at the
primary election.
EY Tho friends of NJ. s. MESSER
respectfully announce him as candidate
for County Commissioner at the ensuing
election, subject to the voico of the people
at the primary election.
EB- The friends of JOHN r. STEELE
hereby announce him as suitable person
for the Office of County Commissioner,
subject to the nomination by the primary
election.
na- The friends of r. L. SITTON
respectfully announce him candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to tho action
Of tho people in tho primary election.
B6y. The many friends of w. r. JAMES
respectfully announce him candidate for
County Commissioner, subject to the action
of the people in tho primary election.