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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
The Heayiest, .Tallest, and Oldest Men.

iq The tailest men of, whom record is
made were a German named Hans Bar
and a Hungarian soldier, name not
given, who lived several centuries ago,
each of them being eleven feet high;
'theit. weight is not known The heaviest
man ofwhom record is made was Miles
Darden, the Tennessee giant, who was
seven and ione-balf feet high and weighed
over !, 900 pounds; he died in 1857.
Daniel Lambert, tho English "mass of
'fieshgs was sfivefeet and eleven inches in
height. and weighed 739 pounds. In
1858 thtre was buried ate Bengal, India,
a man named Cugua, who claimed to be
35Qyears Of age. The Oldest person who
died during the present century was a
.Frehchin5h il Paris, named Jean Golem-
beski, Who Was 126 years old. A man
lpapled David Kiirpison died in Chicago
rfntlSals VINO c1aimed 10 be l16 years old.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
UNA AND rmE LION.

No matter when u may have been f
Or years ago, or but yestre'en,
When life vas In lite golden spring,
Or when ifs leaves we're vithering,
There lived a mani knew him then.
No matter where, no matter when.
He was as fair and frank and free
As any human soul could he.
Fm every wrong he made amepds,
forpave all Toes, improved sli ffiends,
Md loved all women meath the sun,
Yet never gave his heart to on9
Thus had he grown TO manhood's prime;
And then he met, one fair spring-time,
when snowdrops grew q hundred deep,
And violeis just began 10 peep,
Assw~ct little maid ss you
orI, or anyone e'er knew.
tQh n I could but paint Unsteady
Her lips were roses, cherry red;
Her peerless brow was lily white;
Her eyelids were the edge OF night;
Her eyes were moonlight, and their beam
Filled you with loves enchanted dream.
He did not fall In love like men,
Who FIRST fall In love, then out again;
He grew TO love her day by day
Daily she stole some heart away,
nd when he'd lost quite half his heart
-Hs offered her The other part.
He said: 1 thought some time ago
Ny strength could match wiiS any foe,
but thou hast caught me In net
Prom which cannof free me yet"
Qndeed II seemed = did prcfer
Being caught, fosss.ssaf nssrer her).
sNsy, hear mo, ere thou sp.sk again,
~fIkan xh m t<Sx. t~r~frs
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
Too Polite.

A correspondent of the Washington
Capital in writing of the early days of
Narragansett, when there was but one
hotel and one clearinghouse, the latter
always filed with pretentieus people
from Philadelphia, says Gen Schenck
was stopping there, and one morning he
encountered two ladies in the water and
courteously offered his services 20 bathe
them. After the bath he escorted his
damsels to their bathing house, where
he was met by laughing friend, who
told him that everybody had been en-
joying good joke at his expense.
"How sop asked Schenck.
"Why, you have BEEN bathing two of
the servant girls.
WE'LL" responded Mr.. Schenck,
that explains it. l thought they were
too polite for boarders."
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
= VI
Quartz IN Montana.

- At no, previous period in the history
Qf Montana, has there been so much
prospecting for quartz going on as there
IL at This moment, New discoveries are
gof; fequept II occurrence, and not few
give epromise of rivalipg- the best that
have achieved considerable reputation.
Mines that have been idle for years, are
being put In, working, order. We do not
'tioubvthat during the 'coming f,Atansl
winters the fssa lkisbsx amahy valu;bles
piaes diseoy cred, ,Apdenunber of iodes
developed into paying mines. There
never has existed any doubt as to the
richness of Montana quarts, and there
now seems no reason to doubt The per
manency of the veins
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
LIN District. Formerly RavnEed

By fever and ague, immunity from the dreaded
scourge is enjoyed by those who have rem.
dercd their systems malaria proof with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, the best preventive
and remedy. Quinine cannot compare with it
in efficacy, and is anything but safe. Ply
sicians commend the Bitters for its remedial
and rcsuscitating properties and the closest
analysis reveals nothing in the composition Of
a dcleterous nature. 1t does not detcriorate,
is an agreeable cordial as well as potent medi-
cine, and when mixed with brackish or un-
wholesome water neutralizes its hurtful proper
ties. The denizens of malarious localities, not
only in the United States, but the tropics regard
it as an invaluable protection, and in hosts of
families it is kept constantly on hand. As the
tide of emigration spreads farther westward,
the demand for it among those compelled to en-
counter the vicissitudes. of climate, constantly
increase. ...r
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

The United States Capitol at Washington :,
the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad of New
York, and many Of the largest and finest
structures in this country are painted with II.
W. Johns Asbestos Liquid Paints, which are
rapidly taking the place of all others for the
better classes of dwellings, on account of their
superior richness of color and durability,
which render them the most beautiful well
as the most economical paints in the world.
Samples of sixteen newest shades for dwell
ings sent free by mail. H. w. Johns Mfg
Co., 81 Maiden Lane, N. Y, are the sole man.
ufacturers -siit
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

Would Do for q Juryman.

Council: "Do you know anything of
this caseT
"No."
".Ever read of it?'
"No."
"Ever read anythingw .rzs. p
"No."
"Whatl NeverT' t
"No." Applause. @! ~
Have you formed any opinion as to
this case? "a kSs
"No." -. I
"Any opinion about anything"
No"
"Never have opinions?'
"No."
"What! Never?'
"No." [Applause.
Ever heard 'Pinafore?"
"No."
Groans. Remarks" No wonder he
didn't do it. Sold"
"No sympathy with anything pertain
ing to the public INTEREST,"" f
." No."
No information, no knowledge, no
opinions, no taste for reading, no desire
to know what's going on in the world?'
None whatever"
"Good. You'll do for a juryman. You
are accepted.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
A Petroleum River i'm Texas.

A writer in the Galveston Ne,ns ex-
presses t"c opinion that a river Of petro-
leum is flowing through the subterranean
cavities of Texas. 1t takes its rise in
the carboniferous strata North of the
Colorado River, and may be traced ut
various points on its course to the Gulf
of Mexico, by oil appearing on the sur
face of springs, streams and lakes, while
at what is known as Oil Bay, on the gulf
the water is so covered with oil that the
waves have no effect
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

WHEN his best girl" leaves home
for boarding-school, she promises to
write faithfully, be true as steel, and all
that sort of nonsense. The first letter
is nice, long one, breathing the very
essence of aHcctionate tenderness, and is
signed, Exclusively your own darling"
After about six weeks, when the young
men from the neighboring academy have
made their opening calls, she drops him
a note enthusiastically describing the
particular student that she has fancied,
signing it inclusively yours, etc" He
begins to feel a little queer all the time
expecting that delusively yours" will
soon be coming; but it never comes.
The correspondence is finished.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
Mayor Reatty's Pianos and Organs.

Your attention is called to the advertisement
of Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, of Washington,
New Jersey. Mayor ,Beatty's celebrated
Pianos and Organs are so well known throughout
the civilized world that they require no words
perior workmanship and complete satisfaction
have brought this house prominently forward,
until to- day he stands the only man in his
trade who dares to ship his instruments on test
trial, and, if unsatisfactory, refunds not only the
price but all freight paid. No fairer offer. can
ever be made or even suggested. His sales now
are very large, and when it is taken into CON
sideration that few years ago he was only a
poor plough-boy it must be evident to every
reader that Mayor Beatty is the possessor of
rare talent in his yocation, f'f
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

SINCE the first introduction of Dr. F. Will
hoft's AntiPeriodic or Fever and Ague Tonic,
ii has steadily gained in popularity with the
people, but since its proprietors, Wheelock,
Finay Co., gave its composition to the
world, so that everybody can know what it is,
the sale of it has doubled itself. 1t contains no
dangerous drug, and yet it is the greatest spe-
cific against malarial diseases, such Chills
and Fever, and Dumb Chills. For sale by all
Druggists.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

DIR ANARCHISTS UTERINE CATHOLICON
will positively cure Female Weakness and incident
diseases. An old aud reliable remedy. Send postal
card for pamphlet with treatment, cures and certi
fcates from hyscians and patients, to HOWARTH
BALLARD Utica, N. Y. Sold by all Druggists
q nor hot
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

SOME scientific man has figured it out
that for every pound of honey made by
hive of bees, $500, 900 fowersare drawn
upon. A single colony of 10000 bees
has been known to store twenty pounds
If honey in day.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
TILE Asbestos Roofing with white Or lie

The Asbestos Roofing with white or light
gray fre-proof coating) now in use in all
parts of the world, is the only reliable
substitute for tin. 1t is adapted for steep or
fat roofs in all climates. It costs only half as
much as tin, and can be applied by any one.
Samples and descriptive price lists free. II. w.
Johns Manufacturing Co., 81 Maiden Lane,
N " .
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

PERFECT PURITY is restored to the circulation
when contaminated, if SCovILL's BLOOD AND
LIVER SYRUP is taken. Scrofulous, syphilitic
and mercurial disorders are completely van
quished by it, persistence in the use of the
remedy being alone required to accomplish a
cure. Eruptions of all kinds sores, chronic
rheumatism, gout, liver complaint goitre yield
to its remedial action, and it not only puriies
the blood but vitaiizes the system. Sold by ali
Druggists.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
Raby Saved.

We are so thankful to say that our
baby was permanently cured of dam
gerous and protracted irregularity of the
bowels by the use of Hop Bitters by its
mother, which at the time restored her
to perfect health and strength.-Butato
ELDress.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
Do a Favor to A Sick Friend.

If you have a friend suffering from
any disorder of the Kidneys send them
package of Kidney Wort, and you will
make them happy. Its great tonic power
is especially directed to these diseases,
and it quickly relieves the distress and
cures the disease. Have you tried it?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
The Markets.

yGINCINNATI.-Flour- family, S. 6o@
573 fancy, s6@6 5o patent Sc 55@725; spring g 20
hour 81 25@4 30. GRAIN heat-Choice white 81 20@
Choice red 81 20 on track and at It the river. ked d
81 25. Inferior lots are quotable at 9sc Corn
No. mixed shelled 45c. Pure while sheled
Ace. Mixed is quotable at 43@44c and yellow at
45@46c. Rye.-No. . is held in elevator at 76e
oats.-Fair to prime mixed are selling at
29@3le. and rejected are quoted at 2S929c.
No. held at at Sic Good to choice aTo,oT Thiaf af
spring i quotable at SOC; Hay-good to prime
p'i NEW % YoRS~Four--sup sS siase and West
ern, 500 40; common to good w extra western nan. and
Sc 1Od7 50; common to choice white wheat Western
extra, s. 5O@6 90; common to good Ohio extra
family s. 1907 25; common to choice st. Iouisextra
family, S5@7 25; Minnesota patent process, good to
prime and choice to double extra SO 5Os %. GRAIN
wes,s4n spSs 'psEns 81 81 s
ungraded winter red Western, 81 26a1 $50; No.
winter red Western, 81 24@1 26; No. winter ea
No. amber, 81 S6@1 81; No. l amber
81 81; mixed winte, red Western, 81 $50: s51a No
wssefn and State 81 Barley no Sf Western
69c. Corn; ungraded Western, 55@55Lc.; No.
white 55@o514c.. Oats, s9@ss9se. Lard, prime
PH1LADELPHIA.--flo -flour.- Minnesota extra fam
iy, medium, So y; and choice to fancy,
s seea e Rye Western qS'r ra s. 0? sosl ss sa
Western red, ON track 81 80 Corn, steamer West
ern, on track 5!@5Slac.; Western mixed, on track
musty and stained Western, sl@3l1ac;; white West
ern, 35@36c. Lard, Western tierce1 6H@634c.
LouisyILLEf Flour, Extra, So extra "a lamily ld ";
Grain--Wheat new rcd and amber. inferior to choice,
81 Is. Corn, white and yellow, 47c:; Mixed &c.
Hay, to choice. Sl3@l5 50per ton Mess pork,
old So -. Lard choice leaf, In tercc Sc. choice in
iSDIAN APOI IS --i,Tain-- Wheat No . red win
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

THE foliage is getting mad; that is to
say, it's on its sere.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

AMONG American manufactures, few have
done our country as much credit as the Mason
Il Hamlin Cabinet Organs, which have been
acknowledged best at all great worlds exhibi-
tions for many years. Sec advertisement.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

Walking made easy with Lyons Patent Heel
Stiffeners. They keep your boots and shoes
straight, and make them easy to your feet.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

COLDS AND CoUGHs.- Sudden changes of
climate are sources of Pulmonary aud Bronchiat
affections. Take at once :" Brown's Bronchial
Troches, let the cold, cough, irritation of the
throat be ever so slight. Is cents box.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16
Daughter. wiye. and ,rothcr.,

CHEW Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
DoS'r use any but c. GiIbert's starches.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-16

Council: "Do you know anything of
this casep
.
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OLIVER DITSON, & Co., Boston.

G. III. Ditson & Co., j. f. DftsOn tk Co.
S43 Broadway N. r. 922 Chestnut ST., PhiIa
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-08

the lady went home, and the successful
sultor went abroad to complete his
studies.
While absent, letters were received by
the girl concerning her lover which
created the feeling that he was false to
her, and finally one came in his own
handwriting bidding her farewell, and
stating that he was to be married to a
lady of rank.
This proved almost a death-blow to
the girl, but she soon rallied and sought
in every way to conceal the traces of
grief.
The defeated sultor was at hand and
again proffered his homage, and finally,
in fit of pique, she married him.
Had this been the finale of the story
there would be no romance. 1t was
not long after the wedding before the
lover returned. He could not be made
to believe that the one he loved was
false by nature. He reasoned that there
was cause for her change, and like a
sensible man he commenced the task of
uhiaNSlibB bhC inJoICiJs fAlICl AhuOh
trouble he obtained an interview with
the wife in the absence of her husband
and as an answer to his upbraidlngs she
handed him his letter of renunciation.-
She was happier than she had been in
many day when she learned that the
letter was forgery, and that the lover
had always been true to her.
She at once renounced her husband,
and soon opportunity offered, and she
procured a divorce and was united to
her first and only love. The husband
and wife settled down in this city, and
here he enjoyed long and successful
career, and when he died, full of years
and honors, and was surrounded by his
wife and family. The false friend who,
by his wicked Vaccinations, had
wrought so much sorrow, removed to
Lansingburg, where he became physi-
clan of note. He afterward remarked,
and his posterity to-day occupy honor
ed positions in the State. In two fam
lily Bibles in this city the marriages are
recorded among the family achives.
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A Romance from Troy.

THE Troy Press" says: The follow
/ ing very romantic story is but the
substance of what happened in our city
many years ago. The characters that
appear as principals have passed away,
but their descendants yet live among us
and occupy honorable positions in socie-
ty. Two young men who had passed
through college and graduated with hon.
ors were studying medicine. They were
fast friends and were almost inseparable.
They entered society together, and were
well received in the best houses. They
were together one evening at reception
in one of the wealthiest mansions in the
city, when new star appeared in the
person of niece of the hostess, who
had come from Massachusetts,. She was
handsome, and reports agree in saying
that she was as good as she was pretty.
Both of the medical students were
smitten, and for the first tinfe in their
lives feeling of arrangement came be-
tween them. The natures of the two
young men were essentially different
One was frank and open as the day,
while the other was tactiturn and re-
served.
Both paid court to the lady, but she
soon manifested choice for the more
frank character and they became engag-
ed. The defeated suitor seemed to bear
his disappointment resignedly. In time
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-08
Redeemlnu MutiIated Currency.

XATHENEVER national bank or
wv legal tender note becomes mu-
tilated, whenever anybody comes into
possession of worn out note; or when
ever by accident any money of this
character becomes so far destroyed that
it will not pass, the owner may send it
to the Treasury of the United States. -
The mutilated currency goes to the re-
demption division of the Treasurer's
office, and there judgment is passed on
1t.
OF course every precaution. is had
against fraud. Quite often a woe-begone
piece of note will be sent in, and after
the crucial test will turn out to be the
relic of q counterfeit bill. Sometimes
the affidavits accompanying fragment
of what was once greenback are man.
ufactured.'
One of the most remarkable cases that
has ever come before the redemption di-
vision occurred recently. A Nebraska
backwoodsman dropped his pocketbook,
containing one hundred dollars, into
the campfire. Before he could get it
out the heat so acted upon it that the
book had shrivelled up into a hard
burnt ball. He did not attempt to open
it, but sent it OH with statement of
the facts
The ball was cracked, just as hicko-
ry nut would be in order to get at its
contents. Inside were found, intact and
undamaged, the twenty and ten dollar
bills that went to make up the one hun
dred dollars.
A farmer living in Illinois distrusted
the banks and always kept his money in
his house or about his person. A short
time ago he had $11 900 in ready cash
and carried it in his coatpocket. He
went to bed, leaving his coat on a chair.
His wife complained of the coldness of
the room, and he got up to stir the fire.
| He had been back in bed but O short
time, when the room filled with smoke
and the we'll known odor of something
burning.
He jumped up to find his coat pocket
burnt out and his $1,000 charred
mass. Fortunately there was enough
distinguishable about the notes to Sc
cure him, upon his sworn and attested
affidavits of the facts, new set COM
plete.
A Tennesseean put $135 into his boot
and secreted the boot. When he went
back for it he lost his bearing and could
not find it.
Six months afterwards he stumbled
across the old boot exactly where he
had left it. The money inside had fur
nished nourishment for cockroaches
and other vermip. A handful of small
pieces was all that was left to tell the
tale. Sending them on to the Treas
ury they were examined, and enough
of them were identified to give the man
GQ0
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THE TIMES NEW BLOOMFIELD, PA. JULY 8, 1879

Rose sat gloomily through the first
quadrille and watched Lionel's pale,
handsome face, as he bent 1t very near
Bells golden curls, his ardent, admir-
ing eyes, that looked so eagerly into the
sweet, glrish face, that others beside
Rose noted his attention.
Then, the dance over, Lionel gave Bell
his arm.
" That has been delightful quadrille,
Miss Melton. BY the way, did you
know 1 have something that belongs to
you 7"
They had reached Roses chair by
this time, and Bell turned laughingly
to him.
Something of mine! do not see
how that can be, Mr.. Granville. Do
you, Rose Y'
Rose favored him with her most fas
cinatlng smile.
Indeed 1 do not, seeing that this
Is the first time we ever saw Mr.. Gran
Vile"
He smiled in Bells eyes.
"I'll leave you to fathom the mystery.
Don't forget the first waltz for me, Miss
Bell"
He went away, so handsome, so court
ly, and Bells foolish little heart was
throbbing with new, vague delight,
while Rose was almost suffocating with
envy at the signal triumph of her sister.
Mr.. Granville came for his waltz.
He drew her hand through his arm al
most authoritatively.
4" Miss Bell, 1t seems l have always
known you, yet you say you never saw
me before. Suppose we take walk
through the conservatory instead of hav-
ing this waltz"
Into the fragrant semi-dusk they
went, where fountains tinkled and rare
flowers bloomed, and the music came in
yelled sweetness and richness.
''I want you to be sure 1 am right,
Miss Melton, when say 1 have some
thing of yours. Look at me closely
Have you ever seen me before 2"
He bent his face near hers. 1t was
gravely smiling = and so tender and
good-and Bell looked timidly at the
smiling yet stern eyes.
81 am sure never saw you before,
Mr.. Granville.
"Then have you ever seen this?
He drew from his vest pocket SOW
ereign-the very one, with o tiny bit
chipped off it, that Bell had given the
tramp.
g Don't you understand, dear child
1 had taken a freak into my head that
would walk from town here, land 1t was
grand walk, although it took three
days, and ruined my clothes. 1 stopped
at your little cottage to beg a glass Of
water. You know the rest"
Bells face was marvel surprise ol
at that moment.
&C In your kindness and goodness you
gave it to me, Miss Bell, and the little
act gave me an insight into yourt heart
that year of ordinary intercourse
could never do. / shall keep it until you
buy it back. have set price ON it,
and if you are ever ready to give it you
can have it,"
He put the money revereptly away in
his vest pocket, and took her Out
among the crowd again, strangely
happy girl.
And before the summer roses had
faded, Bell paid the price for the chip
ped sovereign-her own heart = thai
Lionel Granville pleaded for SO ca
gerly.
She is the mistress of the grand hous,
now, and Rose visits her once year
not oftener, because Bell Is husband does
not care much for her.
But the invalid mother has lifelong
home amid the luxuries of Fernley
Court, and Bell is happier than tn,
birds that sing in the trees of the big OLE
park.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-08
MARRIAGE AND HEALTH GUIDE,

lA pages, fine Illustrations, price 90 cents A
married or SINGLE explaining wonders and mys-
terles Of sexual systemf reproduction, marriage
lmpediments, etc.. causes, consequence and cure.
Sold at Office or by mail, sent securely sealed, ON
receipt o. price In money or postage stamps. Ad.
dress DIR. WHITTIER, No S02 Penn St.. Pitts
burgh, Pa 4Gly