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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
Orchard Work for April.

Plant trees in freshly plowed soil; cut
mutilated roots smooth, and remove dense
matt of fibers Shorten back the branches
and remove all ssuperAuous ones. Prefer
low headed trees to tall stems; do not nut
any manure in contact with the'Broots.
Spread the roots well, work in the soil
thoroughly, and tread ii sdown firmly, and
the trees will need no stalking Trees that
are shriveled when received, are to be
buried for a week or 30. Drainage ia all
important where the land is moist; il can
be accomplished after the trees are set
Examine all trees near the base for the
borer. Old orchards should be manured
and plowed, using lime and ashes. Insects
are to be looked after, as previously direc-
tied. Grating may be done, and rooterafts
set out. Ounces may be .layered. Plants
seeds of apples, pear, peach, etc., early in n
prepared bed.
Michigan pomologists say that the aver
age life of an apple orchard is about forty
years, and that, generally speaking the bes.
way to restoe an old one is to plant new
one.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
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
of Lung Diseases. 1t is true there are yet
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 cents. Sold by all Druggists in A.
merica.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
A Thriving Institution.

From the ohio Statesman, Dec %.
About the first of June last, We recorded
the incorporation of 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
of this enterprise, SO quietly and smoothly
has it done its work. A few days ago we
visited the Home Office and found the Pres
ident, Hon. WIN. BELL, J R., the Secretary,
J. H. 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, answering letters, sending out sup.
plies, ect. Upon inquiry 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 and 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 insur-
! 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 the features so popular with
this Association are:
1st. Endowment Insurance on the Mu.
tua1 Assessment plan.
i 3D. Uniform membership fee only $1C
for any age or amount taken.
Sd. No aTAual dues, or other extra char
ges, whatever.
4th Return of all assessments paid in VI
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
be had at home, where all the officers ar
known, and all the money kept within on
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 membership in the associa
tion, and would heartily recommend ou
friends to do likewise.
Their Home office is in Rooms 5 and
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, 1878-04-25
A True Lady.

was once walking a short distance be.
mind very hahsomely dressed young girl,
and looked at her beautiful clothes, won.
dering if she took as much pains with her
heart as she did with her body. A poor
old man was coming up the walk with a
loaded whee. barrow, and just before he
made two attempts to 60 into the yard of o
house; but the gate was heavy, and would
swing back before he could get in.
"Wait," said the young girl, hurrEine
forward; "I'll hold the gate open"
And she helled the gate till he passed in
and receiving his thanks with pleasant
smile, passed on.
"She deserves to have beautiful clothes,
I thought, "for beautiful spirit dwell!
within her breast.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
The Pay OF Working Women.
lCincinnati Gazette.1


Some figures of working girls pay came
privately to my notice the other day. Ev-
cry lady living in one of the large cities
has noticed the cheap ready-made suits for
women which are everywhere for sale
They range in price, as am informed 1
don't pretend to know-from $40 to $40.
They are swiftly made up, Of course but
the material is heavy, and it takes proba-
bly, four hours of steady work on the ma
chine to put one of these suits together.
viii il be believed that the poor girls who
rack their bodies to pieces with this work
are paid at the rate Of ten cents suit? At
this rate. women can earn probably twenty
five cents day, or Sl.50 a week.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
For THE PRESS.

For The PRESS.
Jacob Funderburg of Thorn township
disI April IS. He was an old resident of
that neighborhood having lived some fifty
years in tho same community. Father
Funderburg was member of the M. f
church. We had visited him often and ad-
niisiered the Holy Sacrament to him.
He was born in Frederick Co., Md. July
4, 1874, being in his eighty fourth year
lie had beeh twice married and was the fa-
ther Of ten children. He had twenty-five
grand children and five great grand chill
dren. His funeral services were held at the
NJ. T. Church in Thornville on Saturday
the 30.
B. +. Thomas
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
A Shirt Collar In Politics.
Dayton JournaD

dayton Journal)
1t appears that Mayor Rouzer made one
fatal mistake in his campaign. It is char,
ged that when he was a candidate two years
ago, he did not wear a shirt collar, but
that after he was elected Mayor he thought
that it would look better,for the Chief Ex-
ecutive of the city to spruce up a little, and
he therefore appeared in public with shirt
collar. This gave offence to the voters,
who thought he was putting on airs, "and
hence they scratched him and voted for
Butz, who habitually wears botn shirt
collar and plug hat.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
STATE OF OHIO.


CoLUMBuS March so, 1873.
WTHEREAS the UNION CENTRAL LIFE IN
w SURANCE COMPANY, located at Cincin-
natl, in the state OF Ohio, has filed 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 lNRURANCE in this state, IN ac-
cOrdance 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 100000 90
Aggregate amount of admitted assetsin-
Guiding the sum of SlSS.2Sl Al in pre-
mium notes and loans held by the
Company ON Policies in force........ ,34S 66S IS
Unidentified assets, amounting to SiO0-
92S.12
Aggregate amount of liabilities, inclu-
ding 81, ,OSi $500 for Reinsurance
Amount of income for the year,. 597,967 20
Amount of Disbursements for the year 5Ii, l69 u
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 BERKEI Agent at Somerset, Ohio.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

The foolish idea that National bank can
not fail is as thin as the balance of the po-
litical twaddle from the thick headed fools
who advance such nonsense. The Gov
ernment is responsible only for their cir
oulating notes. Adepositor has no better.
security than he has in savings bank
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

EDITOR PRESS. We are not in the hab-
IL Of complaining or asking favors, but as
a property holder, and one who is annoye d
by cattle running at large would respect
fully ask our Council to pass an ordinance
compelling the owners to keep them up.
CITIZEN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
For THE PRESS

For several years I have been trying to
cultivate fruit trees for shade but have fail
ed. As general thing they were growing
fine when they we're eaten up by cattle.
In my opinion it is the duty of the coun-
Gil to protect the property of its citizens
and they should pass an ordinace restrain
ing attle from running at large.
A SUFFERER.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
NOTICE.

On the S0th day of March, 1878, the undersigned
Austin a. Einek, of Somerset, Perry county, Ohio,
gave bond and was duly authorized by the Probate
Court of said county, to administer the assignment
made to him March Goth, 1878, by Nathan Denni-
som of said town of Somerset, for the benefit Of his
creditors.
The aforesaid creditors OF said Nathan Denison,
and each of them, therefore hereby notified
and required present their respective claims. du
ly authenticated toihe undersigned. for allowance
at his oiiee in said town of Somerset within six
months from and after tha date of this notice, ac-
cording TO the statute In such case made and pro-
yided AUSTIN A. FINOK,
April IL, 3w Assignee,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
Do You Consider the Importance of

Doing your own work.
Not paying too much rent.
Selecting store in good location.
Never buying more goods thau your trade
may require for thirty days.
Not urging goods except to cash buyers
or men who pay bills when. presented.
Always insuring your stock, no matter
what the rate of insurance, as no one man
can afford to carry all the risk.
Making your store attractive, placing
every article to attain this end where it can
be seen, and having it plainly labeled
Selling for cash, or if you must give
credit, requiring settlement by note at
least once in thirty days, no matter how
smoll the amount
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

The Abolition party was the means of
freeing3, ,000 900 black laborers from the op,
preston of capital, and now the National
Labor Party proposes to be the means OF
freeing 100000 white laborers in the u.
8. from oppression.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

1t is stated and that on good authority,
that the National party has joined the Dem
ocraisc party-Herold.
This is nothing for the Herald to pub.
lish, as they generally fill up their columes
with the same kind of stuff. They have a
good deal to say of political demagogues
rnnning the National party. There is not
n man in the party who can not show up
better record than the Herald man. The
National party holds out no induce
ments for swindlers to join it. tits par
ty Of principles.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

Our Hon. Curt is putting on. style since
he has been receiving FIVE dollars per day.
lie has throw away the old jar he had to
put over his head to have his hair cut, and
now has it it"shingled," )" his pants reach with
in an inch Of his ancle, and if the session
continues another month he will not need
any molasses on the heels of his boots to
coax 'em dow. Go in "splatter dock" and
get as many TO dollars as you can for fear
the Democri y make "yearling" of you
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

The Ohio Legislature is drawing their
thirty five dollars per week and nothing
more.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
Manhood: How Lost,
HOW RESTORED!

just published, new edition of DR.
CULVERWELL'S CELEBRATED
Essay the radical csFc without
medicinel of SPERNAroRRHRA or
Sentinel Weakness. Involuntary Seminal Losses
IMPoTEScY Mental and Physical Ineapacity I'm
pediments TO marriaee, otc.; also, Consumption
Epilepsy and Fits, induced by self Indulgence or
sexual extravaganza, &c.
R1-Priee, in a scaled envelope, only six cents
The celebrated author, in this admirable Essay,
clearly demonstrates, from thirty years success
fnl practice, that the alarming Consequences Of
seli-aouse may be radically cured without the dan
serous use OF internal medicine the application,
of the knife; pointing out Q mode of at once.
simple, certain, and enectual by means of which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition may
cally.
h&- This lecture should be in the hands Of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent under ssai in plain envelope, to any ad-
dress, post paid, receipt of six cents tw pos
tage stamps. Address the Publishers,
THE ECuLNERWE MEDICINE Co,
Il Ann ST., New York; Post office box, 45s6.
Apri 4, 1873.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

The Democratic county convention will
be held Monday May 18th.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

Remember the price of THE SOMERSET
Press has been reduced to $1,75 when
paid in advance.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

weare reaping the good times promised
by the politians.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

Little Perry, sound to the core" is the
way they used to put it, but now it is 'lit-
tie Perry rotten TO the CORE"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
POSITIVE NOTICE

All persons indebted to Levitt and Co.
by either note ortbook account must settle
the same within thirty days, If not done
they will be placed in the proper hands for
collection.
J. w. HULL,
Assignee of Levitt and Co.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

II will take hard cheaked politician to
defend the present Legislature.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

Call and learn our prices for job work.
They are so low that 10 will surprise you.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
In the Matter of Assignment of Daniel
AnSel to DaYfl AnSnl

-AIlSNE 10 AIHFIU AIIsVIs
The creditors of said Daniel Ansel, whose
claims have been allowed are hereby noti-
fed that dividend of o. 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. L. 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, 1878-04-25
Cash must accompany all ORDERS
IHE PRESS

VIII contain all the of the day. the latest market miscellaneous
reading and local 1t will oppose corruption wherever found
asking fvors Of the political and will show THE PRs
the organ the Greenback and will influence
the borng
should reading
lished n the ecounty yandthe crates saTe
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

Tally five and thirty for our Hon. Curt.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
r. b. WOODWARD, NJ. ID.

NNENDERS his professional services to the citf-
l. zens of Somerset and vicinity.
OFIICE-PubIic Square, orer the Ilf.y
Goods Store of Hamilton .e Co.
REsIDENoE-East Main Street. opposite Union
School Building.
OFFICE HOURS:
From to Q A. NJ, to SOMERSET. O.
and to S Pm.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

There are about 10000 women Changers
among the Patrons of Husbantry in Texas
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
FRECKLES.

HarNIT's WASH, the infallible five day frechle
tan and pimple cure, renders the skin as clear and
fresh 4 a babes.
Mailed securely sealed for so cents, by
J. K. HEISLEY & CO.,
aug Salem, New, Jersey,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
Foundry Property,

on the Logan road, where we viii sell all kinds of
PI;f, oilugIes, Hig ana Latin cheap for cash.
Sash, Frames, Moulding, Brackets and Blinds made
10 order. I. NJ. ASHBROOK
May a. 1877.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

Somerset, Thursday April th, 1873.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25
SOMERSET
Planning Mill.

The undersigned wishes to announce to the peo-
PIE OF Perry county that he has started new
Planning Mill in the old
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-04-25

III. A. ROBINSON, Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-01-12
Medicinal Hints.

Remedy for Fresh Wounds. Take
green tea aud pulyerize it fine, and
bind on the wound or cut. allowing
it To remain until healed. Ii the
wound becomes dry and painf0l, wet
it with cold tea.
Nose Bleeding.-To stop bleeding
at the nose, exercise the jaws as il
in the act of niasiication. In the
case of child, give it something to
chew-a piece OF white paper, for in
stance. The motion OF the jaw will
soou stop the dow of the blood.
Removing Warts. DIR. Guttceit
recommends rubbing warts, night
aud morning, with a mo;stened piece
oil maflate oi ammonia. They soften
and dwindie away, leaving no such
white mark as follows their cure by
application of lunar caustic.
Burns.-Charcoal has been discov-
cred to he a cure tor burns. BY lay
ing a piece of cold charcoal upon a
busl the pain subsidies Immediately
BY leaving the charcoal on one hour,
the wound il healed, as has been
demonstrated on several occasions.
The remedy is SO cheap and simple
it deserves a trial.
Perspiration.-To remove the un-
pleasant odor produced by perspira-
ton, which is frequently the source
OF vexsltion to persons who are sub
ject 10 IT, it is only necessary to pro-
cure some of the compound spirits
of ammonia and put about two ia
blespooniuls in basin of water
Washing the face, hands and arms
with this leaves the skin as clean,
sweet and fresh as one could wish.
The wash is perfectly harmless. AMI
IL recommended on the authority oi
an experienced physician.
Remedy for Croup.-ThiSre remedy
is simply alum. With knife or
CRATER, shave or gra'e OIL, about "A
teaspoontul of alum. mix, with il
about twice twice the quantity ot
sugar or honey To MAKE il palata6ie,
aud administer as quickly as posi-
BILE. The doses should i,e separated
at intervals of fifteen minutes, until
the phlegm is cut aud east OH. This
will give almost Immediate relief.
The patient should also bathe his
feet in hot water and apply cloths
yet in cold water To the throat and
chest, changing as often as they get
warm. ~ * ts.s% y
Start the year by paying your SUBJ
scriptfon. Paper costs US money.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-01-12

A curious features of French in
dustry, is the increaing demand for
toads. Procuring toads is now a
regular business, and they are sent
in large numbers to other countries,
principally England, in baskets
packed in damp moss. 1t should
be unnecessary to say that they are
used in gardens as insect destroy
ers, and bring Paris from IS to so
francs hundred, or about Is cents
each. Market gardeners and the
more observing class of horticultn-
rists in the United States, have long
known their value and utilized the
little brute; and yet. innocent and
harmless as are tosds, the average
man kills them on sight, and wo-
men shrek and run from them in
disgust.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-01-12
There is use in beauty. 1t makes

There is use in beauty. 1t makes
horne attractive, its exterior more
respectable, our lives happier, our
dispositions sweeter, and our social
and domestic intercourse more
refined. By all means plant some
little thnig of grace to temper the
rugged surroundings OF the front
yard. Its silent, though eloquent
language, will speak to the visitor
or the passer-by a word of eulogy
OF you. The least flower or shrub
will be some attraction; a curved
path winding between trees to the
house, q mound Of stones and shells
with the ivy trailing over them, the
lowering shrub or the turf offern
all such things are attractive and
form IA pleasing object for the eye
of even the most Indifferent behold
er.- Rural Messenger.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-01-12
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FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Domestic Recipes.

To Stuff Leg of Pork.-Corn the
leg forty -eight hours, stuf 1t with
sausage meat, and bake in an oven
two hours and half.
Nice, Cheap Pudding.-BOil one
quart Of milk then add 3 tablespoon
fuls of sugar and n little nutmeg
Bake half an hour. If wanted richer,
add 'raisins.
Soft Gingerbread. - Two cups of
molasses, one of shortening (either
butter or dripringsi, one cap OF boil
ing water, one tablespoonful of gin
ger, one of soda, and enough -four
to thicken.
Fried Tripe.-ISril the tripe ten
der and cut it in pieces three or four
inches square. Make u batter of four
beaten eggs, four tabiespoonfuts of
Aour, aDda pint of uIik. Dip each
piece of tripe in the batter twice, lay
in frying pa1 and Try brown. Send
to table hot.
Delicate Cruel. Let some corn be
Drowned as you roast coffee, ground
fine in mill, and made into Cruel.
Or, into mush or thin cakes, and
baked a light brown. Either way it
will be retained BY the most enfee-
BLEED stomach. P;,rcbed corn or meal
boiled in skim milk is a sure cure for
summer diarrhea in children.
Baked Tomatoes. = Select toma-
toes thoroughly ripened, cut them in
halves; sprinkle over the cut halves
bread crumbs, sugar, salt, pepper
aud butter Place them in a baking
pan, cut side upward, and bake in
an oven for two hours. Serve on q
platter garnished with curled pars-
ley or plain.
Burned Custard. Fill glass bow
Tor china) nearly full with three
pints of nice boiled custard. Beat
until perfectly light the whites ol
SIX eggs. To each egg allow one Ia.
blcspoonful of pulverized white SUI.
gar, which add gradually, beating
all the time. Heap the bowl with
this meringue, and with an iron plat.
or clean shovel heated red hot
brown well all over. until the deli
cate and much admired flavor is i'm
parted that gives this the name o
burned custard.
Carrots for Eggs.-It is not gener
ally known that boiled carrots, wher
properly prepared, form an excellen,
substitute for eggs IN buildings. Fol
this purpose they must he boiled ant
mashed and passed through a coars,
cloth or sieve strainer. The pulp il
then introduced among the other in.
gradients of the pudding, to the to
tai omission of eggs. A puddin,
made up in this way is much ighte
than when eggs are used, and mucl
more palatable. On the principle o
economy, tins fact is worthy of tn
prudent housewives attention.