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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

THE SOMERSET PRESS has larger cir
culation in Northern Perry than all the
other papers in !Perry county combined.
We are prepared to prove this assertion
when called upon to do so, and also give
the number of papers taken in Nothern
Perry that is published in the county.
If the Herald or Tribune doubts this, let
them hold up their right hand and swear
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The Herald men have made Glib. C. Por-
ter presenl of gold headed cane. II
Glib will give US one-half the sales that the
Herald receives We will make him a present
of half dozen gold headed canes
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The Herald last week says that il will not
further the interests Of any candidate before
the convention, and In the same issue has
long article setting forth r. E. Huston 3
claims ON the people Of Perry county, and
what an efficient officer he made when Pro.
bate Judge.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

There is good deal of fuss made be-
cause man by the name of O'Connor,
from Montgomery county is member OF
the present Ohio Legislature. 1t seems he
has served a term in the Penitentiary.
Well O'Connor has been there and NO
doubt but number of the same body
would serve q term in the o. P. if they
were to get their just dues. O'Connor it il
Legislature are robbing whole state.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Mr.. Marlow is a candidate for County
Clerk, but so far has no opposition. Mr..
NARROW has learned TO support southern
Perry's institutions and give northerns Per-
ry's the cold shoulder. Mr. MARROW had
better look to that portion of the county
for his support at the election.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The Herald comes out in favor of R. z.
Huston for Probate Judge because he has
been warm friend of Southern Perry's.
What they mean by this is that the south
ern portion of Perry County should vote
for Huston for Probate Judge because he
did all in his power to rob Somerset of the
county Seat, which hesaecomplished
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The residence ofJohn S. Hull was burg
larized last Friday during the absence o
the family. A new suit of clothes. tel
dollars in money, and gold chain was ia
ken. The thief changed his clothing in
woods near by, leaving his old suit
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The County Dry Goods Store of Newark
Ohio, are selling Carpets lower than ever
before There is no house in Newark that
pretends to compete with them. Their
stock is double that of all the other houses
in that city combined. They have from
the finest brussels down which they are dis
posing of lower than ever. They warrant
all goods as represented. Give them call
by all means.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
..;~taI,il%hed 1868.
GILMORE 6 Co., Attorneys at Law,
ss1cceasers to Clsip:ss,ss,, EEosraer ts Co.
620 F Street, Washington, D. G.

620 F Street, Washington, D. @.
American and Foreign Patents.
Patents procured in al countries. No FEES IN
ADVANCE No charge unless the patent is
granted. No fees for making preliminary ex
aminations. Special attention eiyen to Inter
ference Cases before the Patent Office, Exten-
sions before Congress, Infringement Suits in diff
ferent States, and ali litigation appertaiping to
Inventions or Patents. SEND STAMP FOR PAM
PHLET OF SIXTY PAGES.
United States Courts and Departments.
Claims prosecuted in the Supreme Court of the
United STATES, Court of Claims, Court of Com
Tnissionerz Of Alabama Claims, Southern Claims
fore the Executive Departments.
Arrears of Pay aud Bounty.
OFFICERS, SOLDIERS and SAILORS of the late
war, their heirs are in many cases entitled to
money from The Government of which they have
no knowledge. Write full history of service, and
state amount OF pay and bounty received En-
close stamp, and full reply, after examination,
will he given you Tree.
Pensions.
All orFItNIts SOLDIERS and SAILORS wounded,
ruptured, OF injured N the late war, however
slightly, can obtain pension, many now receiv-
ing pensions are entitled TO IN Increase Send
stamp and information will be furnished free.
Claimants, whose attorneys have been sus
pended will be gratuously furnished with full
information and proper papers on application to
As we charge no fee unless successful, stampa
for return postage should be sent us.
United States General Land Office.
Contested Land Cases, Private Land Claims
Mining Pre-emptio9 and HoTestead este d Gases, pros m
partment Of the Interior
Old Bounty Land Warrants.
we pay cash for them. Where assignments are
imperfect we give instructions to perfe;t them
7E.ssj Contractors and others.
we .c, rs attorneys for such in procuring CON
tracts. making collections negotiating loans and
. Jt-ii,iinE q all business confided to u.s.
I.ibergl arrangements made with attorneys In
| c!issRs ot business.
address GILMORE & CO.,
| = & i:-xzt Washington, D. @
-, .i:3 ": ro';, ID. c., N00enl5er q, 1876.
!: sxs. rl;'.:> in expressing my entire conf
20. 81, responsibility and fidelity OF thu
=. +..i....t ana collection House of GILMoR1
| = -. = r1,:- citN.
| - E,O. IL. B. WHITE.
| ,,,.> ,.es Il "a. n".innat Metropolitan Bdnk.l
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The Mum Social of last Friday evening
proved to be a perfect success in every way,
even financially these hard times, realizing
double what we had expected. Many
thanks to those present by the Committee
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Jink was sired by old Black hawk Nor
gan, his dam Vigetallis; is years old,
164 hands high, and weights 1850, his
color is black, and he is one of the best
boned horses in the country. Persons de
string to get good stock should by al
meanes call on the undersigned at Mo
Quaid's Stable.
JOHN EAGLE, G.. !. d.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Like beautiful jewels in brazen settings
are handsome features upon a face marred
by signs of blood poisoning. The great
purifier Of the blood is DIR. Bulls Blood
Mixture
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Joseph Brelsford has opened out in the
Elder building on south east side of mar
ket square. He is prepared to do all kinds
of wagon work on short notice and on the
most reasonable terms Wood work of ev-
cry description made to order. Repairing
promptly attended to.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
ONSUMPTION
CURED.

A N OLD PHYSICIN, retired from active pract-
N ice, having had placed in his hands by an East
India Missionary the formula OF a Vegetable RENE
dy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis.
Catarrh and all Throat and Lung Affections; also
Positive and Radical Cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having thoroughly
tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands
of cases. feel it his duty to make it known to his suf
ering fellows. Actuated byssthis motive, and a
conscscietious desire to relieve human suffering, he
will send FREE of CHARGE to all who desire it
this receipt with full directions for preparing and
successfully using Sent by return mail by address
Jug with stamp naming this paper.
DIR. J. P. MOUNTAIN,
Ogdensburgh, NY
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

We have several Democrats spoken of in
this township for delegates to the Democfa-
tic county Convention who if elected can
not be bought, sold OF traded for By the
court house ring and the probabilities are
that Will be chosen.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
Headache.

D
" cure any kind of Headache in twenty minutes,
let the cause be what it may, or the accompanying
symptoms what they will.
Mailed postpaid for so cents, by j. R. HEIsLEY
& CO., Salem, n. j., and sold by
and who will refund the money if they fail.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The public schools Of Somerset are far
superior to any other schools in the county
They are better managed, have better Su.
perintendent, and superior teachers Thi,
is known to all who wish to acquaint them
aelves with the fact.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
History of Perry Co unity.

Circumstances beyond my control ha yS ce.ayea 60
the preparation and publication of the 10Y & oI
Perry County, Ohio, which have Tor So <e 'Ao
had in contemplation.
The book win be large volume, of about 81 eIx
hundred pages, well bound and printed, and p W
lished by regular book establishment, on goC =
paper, in good style, and in workman-Hke man
ner 1t viii contain history Of the county-by
townships as far practicable-from the period OF
the earliest white settlements, down to July 4th,
iSII, the close Of the Centennial year. The work
will give the names of the carly pioneers, Of each
township, as far possible, introducing incidents
connected with the early settlements, and the
growth and progress of ali parts of the county.
Also as far as may be obtainable, separate and
distinct account OF each town, old. and new, in
Guiding, of course, Overmyertown, Somerset,
Thronville, RehobOth, Bristol New Lexington,
Mount Hope Crossenyille. Wolftown, Maxville,
Oakfeld, Porterville Straitsville, Millertown,
Sego, Mount Perry, Saltillo, Whippstown, Middle
| town. New Straitsville, shawnee, McCuneyille
Junction City, Glenford, Moxahala, Hemlock,
Farrara, Baird's Furnace, Buckingham, and any
| other old new towns that may be dug up rmade
up before the manuscript work Of the BOOK Is clos
The volume will give history of the railroads Of
the county, Of the newspaper press of the several
ton With the war Of 1872, the Mexican war, and
the of 1861. Alse as far as information can be
procured, separate and distinct account OF each
| Church society in the county.
AS extra-historical the book will contain chap
| ter upon the mineral and either wealth, and upon
| the future prospects of the county.
Enough has been said TO give an idea OF the gen
eral scope and character of the proposed volume
OF course, local work can not be furnished at 80
small a cost as one of general nature. But the
price of the History of Perry County will be fixed
| at 5000, which is not much in excess OF general
historical works, OF corresponding size and finish
N. B. Agents are wapted to canvass each town.
ship in the county. resident agent OF the tow q.
ship wod be preferred but this is not essential,
| the person applying is competent one Person
unknown to me must come well recommended as to
integrity, and ability to do this kind of work. Ap
plication for agency may be made in person OF
by letter, when Information as to terms will be
given.
The volume viii be published soon as q
thorough canvass of the county can be made
Meanwhile, persons residing at distance may or
der the book, and their orders will be recorded
and their names placed on the list. To secure thl
book 1t will have to be subscribed for otherwis
ordered E. s. CoLBoRN.
Sarch Is, 1877.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Bing ON your job work to the Press Of
fee where you can have il done on short
notice and for less money than any office in
he county.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The Court House Ring pressed the Her.
aid into service last week. They thought
Judge II. Il. Huston needed some assis-
lance. The Judge "didnt know anythig
about Ii however"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Quite crowd from Somerset attende
the !. o. o. F. celebration at Shawne
last Friday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
~ ALTON AL
County Convention
AT SOMERSET, MAY 20, 1873.

The National county convention will be
held in Somerset, Ohio; on Monday, May
Goth, 1873, for the purpose of nominating
a county ticket.
Each township is entitled to two dele
gates at large, and one delegate for every
fifteen votes cast for Steven johnson, and
one for eight votes over the required num-
Der. Townships will hold their primary
conventions on Saturday, May 18th, 1878.
By order National Cen. Com
Married, by Rev. NJ. Loucks, April 80
at theiAmerican House, Shawnee, Mr.. Ed
ward Slime of Somerset, to Miss Carrie
Harner of Shawnee.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The Democracy should bring out "a can
row minded" as 10 consider it crime to
publish the times Of Holding Court in
northern Perry.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

We hear of quite number who propose
60 make II hot for the vile wretches thai
Is poisoning dogs If they can fasten it OF
them,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
William J. Watson, Executor In Probate
of the last VIII and Testament Court of Perry
of Jacob G.. Wiseman deceased, County Ohio.
Petition to sell

William J. Watson, Executor In Probate
of the last VIII and Testament Court of Perry
of Jacob g. Wiseman deceased, County Ohio.
Petition to sell
Clarissa Wiseman, and others. Real Estate.
To Mary ]. Perry and David Perry of Coles
county, Illinois; Theodore A. Wiseman of Shelby
county, Illinois, and Rebecca C. Lamb and Henry
L. Lamb of the state of Iowa:
january, 1875 said William J. Watson as executor
petition In the Probate Court Of Perry county,
Ohio. against Clarissa Wiseman, widow, and said
Mary J. Perry, David Perry, Theodore A. Wiseman,
Rebecca G. Lamp, Henry L. Lamb and Martha c.
Watson the object amp prayer of which petition,
Is to obtain an order and authority from said Pro-
bate eort for the sale of the following Real Eae of
which said Jacob q. wiseman died seized, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to pay the re-
naming Indebtedness of said Jacob C. Wiseman:
which said real estate is situated in said Perry Co..
anG described rs follows Being part of the north
west quarter dissection 80. Township 49, and Range
II, commencing at stone at the south east corner
between the lands of Henry Smith and jacob q.
Wiseman deceased and running thence north $50
and $40 feet to stene thence west It'll feet TO
stone. Thence south 272 feet to n stone: thence
east 372 feet thence south 5Ss and s-O fee thence
cast 1893 feet to the place Of beginning containing
Thirty (S0l acres more less:
Tho said petition will be for hearing on the 20
day OF May 1873 ut 10 o'clock A. NJ.
| Executor of Jacob g. Wiseman's estate.
April 20, 1w. pfs6 75.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Smith aud Litzinger patronize hons in
stiiuiions and ask people at home to patron.
ize them. When you want any thing in
their line give them n call.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Every one who is able should paint up
their buildings. There is nothing that add
more to the appearance Of property than a
few coats Of paint.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Mike Crosby was in town last Saturday
looking things up. Mike will give some
one trouble before the Democratic conven-
tion.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Support your home business houses
Don't go away fIom homo because you
have little money TO spend.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Athbrook g. Rodenfels are doing better
work than any mill in the country. Give
them n call.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

We have just received a lot of boys ready
made suits in nice new style cashmere
which we offer at $3.50 each, very cheap
Hamilton & Co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

tfyou want any thing in the Hardware
line go and see Chalfant and get prices.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

George Brown, has n splendid lot OF
buggies and horses. All who desire to
hire No. one rig should call on him.
Terms reasonable.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Pat Coyle is the favorite in Salslick and
Cole townships by the Democracy
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

II. G. Chalfant will not be under solt
for cash.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The Council meets on Monday evening
next at which time the lamp lighting and
bell ringing will be let.
Quarterly meeting services for Somerse
charge at Hopewell Apt. Saturday and Sab
both next. Opening services Saturday
morning 10 A. NJ.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
Hamilton's.

New arrival of calico in choice work a
5 to cts. at
Hamilton's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

II. G. Chalfant will sell you No. ho
mot seconds) for 40cts, cash.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

There has been big rush at Skinner's
Drug Store for those cheap wall papers and
Window Blinds.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

There are three hundred and twenty.
seven Children enrolled in our Public
schools.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Miss Bearse, who has been visiting Miss
Mary and sallie Daast returned to Memphis
last week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

There we're two or three horse buyers
here last Saturday, but they did not buy
many horses.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Mrs. Mccormick started East on Monday
last to bring on the handsomest stock Of
goods eyer.brought to Somercet.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

We print thirty bills, nine by thirteen
inches for one dollar.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The Council will receive the thanks of
nine tenths Of the community by passing
an ordinance prohibiting the running at
large Of cattle.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Kempf has received the largest invoice
Of lake fish ever before broughtto town.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Every body says they never saw wall pa
per as cheep q at skinners.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Mr.. E. Yoerger will begin his new brick
building as soon as the brick are deliver
ed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

You should give our mechanics the pref
erence over all others.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

A large lot of new Styles of wall paper
at greatly reduced prices for cash at Skin.
ner's Drug Store. We cannot trust but
may lend you the money to pay for them
when we have it to spare.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The three men who burglarized the res
idence Of JEFF Wingardner are in the Ian.
caster iaii
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Tim. O'Briens the accommodating land
load Of the Central was IN town last Satur-
day.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
BEATTY PIAN0

GRAND SCARE AND UPRIGHT.
From James F. Regan, firm of Regan & Carter, pub
fishers Daily and Weekly Tribune, Jefferson City,
Mo-, after receiving 500 instrument, says: :,
"Piano reached US in good condition. am well
pleased with it, Is is ali you represent it to be-.
From E. r. Baldrige, Bennington Furnace, Pa,
after receiving 500 piano:
comes fully up to your representation and exceeds
our expectations While I don't profess to be q
judge in the matter, Mrs. B. does, and pronounces
1t of very sweet tone; and is very much pleased
with it."
Best inducements ever offered. Money refunded
upon return of Piano and freight charges paid by
me Daniel F. Beatty both ways if unsatisfactory
after a test trial of five days. Pianos warranted
for six yeara. Agents wanted. Send for catalogue
Address,
DANIEL F. BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey, U. S. A.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Remen...r that Dr. Farquhor, will be
at the American House on the 10th, and
17th, Of May.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The public examinations of our schools
will close on Friday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Perry county never had better prospects
for wheat
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Van Law & Williams are headquarters
for fancy goods.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Ifyou want to know the time of day call
at CURRANs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Dittoe's motto: Best goods, full weight,
lowest prices
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

We have been seriously thinking Of roast
ing an OK, and giving regular old fash
ioned barbecue next Fourth of July, pro-
vided the Council gives us road that the
patriotic people will not be afraid to travel
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Dittoe unrersells all other houses in Per
ny County.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Owing to the dog law the bologna mark
ct IL overstocked.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

What do the Democratic candidates fo
Probate Judge think Of the course pur
sued by the Herald last week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
Hamilton's

Go and see those new style school hats
for girls at
Hamilton
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The street Commissioner did good Job
Of filling at the new bridge.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Shawnee will fatten ont New Lex. be-
fore she is two years older.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

All kinds Of spring caught lake fish a
KempPs at bottom prices.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The breach of promise case Of Williams
vs. Brown will not come off this Court.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

We noticed number Of fruit trees were
damaged BY the late wind storms.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The cry of "stick to the convention" will
soon be in order
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Kempfs No. pickerel weigh from a to
6 lbs each.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The growing wheat never looked better
Mt this season of the year.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Di,tos has the only full line of groceries
in Somerset.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02
FOR RENT.

The dwelling, containing six rooms, and
west store room in brick building on Main
St., between Kempfs and Levitts. Enquire
of or address J. J. Magruder.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Send in your cards for the Somerset Bus.
iness Directory
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

Wheat is selling at one dollar and five
cents per bushel.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

The next Teachers Institute will be held
in Somerset.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-05-02

DFTFCTTVE how oa to see behind III 4 your, q
five cent peice, and make!yourself happy. Address
Novelty Co, Ogensburgh, N. Y.