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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-06-09
Conversation an Educator.

Daniel Webster laid great empha-
sis on conversation as one Of the
most important sources of imagery
as well as positive knowledge. "ln
my education" he once remarked to
Charles Summer, Il have found that
conversation with the intelligent
men, i have had the good fortune to
meet, has done more for me than
books ever did; for / learn more
from them in talk of half an hour
than / could possibly learn from
their books. Their minds in conver-
sation come into intimate contact
with my own mind, and | absorb
certain secrets of their power, what
ever may be its quality, which |
could not have detected in their
works. Converse, conrerse, CONVERSE
with living men, face to face, and
mind to mind-that is one of the
best sources of knowledge"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-06-09
An Irish Farm.

The following interesting descrip-
ton of an Irish peasants home is
thus given by the Youths Compaa-
ION:
Imagine a level country, with few
trees and no forests, cut up into very
small irregular fields by stone walls.
1t is of such land that Irish farms
are composed. In most countries
there is a great deal of boggy, swampy
land, from which the farmers cut
peat, which serves them as fuel.
An Irish farm is generally about
as large as an ordinary village green
of New York or New England, say,
from five to fifteen acres. In some
districts, a farm of ten acres is con-
sidered rather large, and is often the
sole support Of an immense family
father, mother, ten children, and,
perhaps, an old grandmother.
Boston Common contains forty
eight acres of land. 1t would make
six good-sized Irish farms, which
would maintain fifty or sixty human
beings, half-a-dozen cows, horse or
two, some donkeys and many pigs,
besides paying about three hundred
dollars a year to the landlord, and
something to the priest.
In good seasons, all this teeming
and swarming life can just be mains
tanned. But, suppose crop fails
Suppose the peat cannot be dried
Then what? Why, hunger and star
vation, of course. And, remember,
that there are no factories or other
business to fall back upon. If the
crops fail, all fail.
1fthe crops of New England should
be as poor this year as they were in
Ireland last year, it would be great
calamity, but very few persons
would go hungry on that account.
The fisheries, the shops, the faeto-
ries, the commerce. and the savings
bank. would 90 on about as usual,
and the people would buy their food
from other States.
Irish farms do not lie all along a
high Dad, as with lis. Farms are
behind farms and great many OF
them can only be reached by a don
KEY path three or four feet wide
All the work is done by hand The
fields are dug, not plowed, and many
farmers have no implements but a
spade, a hoe, and a turf-cutter, and
no vehicle except a small donkey
cart
The farm house il generally one
story high, and very often consists OF
a single large room, with perhaps a
recess for a bed. 1t is commonly
built of stone, with roof or thatch
but many of the houses are made OF
earth, with a hard floor of home
made cement. In this one room the
dairy work is done, and all the fam
lily live, the pig coming in and going
out as he pleases.
Are the people then miserable and
degraded? BY no means When the
harvest Is good and the rent reason
able, they are among the most cheer
ful people in Europe, ard, in all the
world, there is no land where the
women are more modest and pure.
The children are ruddy and robust
The houses are generally clean and
neat. The people enjoy life so much
upon those little black, boggy farms
that when they emigrate to Americ;
or Australia, they sometimes almost
die of homesickness
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-06-09
ONE SUMMERS DAY.
BIZ CHARLES II. eRuxDr.


| walked through pleasant valley
In the days when my life was young,
And woodbine and red-tipped roses
Over my pathway hung
And down at my fee; a streamlet
Murmured silyery song,
And the flowers bent low 10 listen,
And wept as it flowed along
The sunbeams danced on its waters,
The lilies lay on its breast,
And ! said, will follow onward
And see where it sinks to rest
The gloom of the forest depend,
There was shadow on every side,
And the streamlet drew to river,
And dark was the rushing tide
No longer the rose and woodbine
Blushed warm with the light of Iove,
For thorny now was the pathway,
And black was the sky above.
/ stood meath the dropping willows,
But | saw the brook no more;
And lost its whispered music
In the torrents angry roar.
Alas for the sparkling streamlei-
Alas for the sunny sky
So life grows ever darker
As the days creep slowly by.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-06-09

We have been handed the following announce
ments by Josiah Keller, ESQ. Chairman OF the
Republican County Committee, candidates to be
voted for at the primary election, held June %,
1881.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-06-09

A BILL has been introduced by
Hon. ]. d. Cameron and passed IN
the United States Senate, appropri-
ating $4,000 for the erection OF a
new post Office at Milton, in this
State, to take the place of the one
lately destroyed by the fearful fire
that swept that place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-06-09
NEW BANK.
Somerset County Bank,
CHARLES d. HARRISON,

Cashier and Manager.
Collections made in all parts ofthe United States.
Charges moderate. Butter and other checks col
lected and cashed. Eastern and Western exchange
always on hand. Remittances made with prompt
ness Accounts solicited.
Parties desiring TO purchase U. 5. PER
CENT. FUNDED LOAN, can be accommo-
dated at This Bank. The coupons are prepaid in
denominations of 50, lCo, 500 and 1000.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1880-06-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We have been handed the following announce
ments by Josiah Keller, ESD. Chairman OF the
Republican County Committee, candidates TO be
voted for at the primary election, held June %,
1850.
FOR ASSEMBLY.
To Josiah Keller, Chairman Republican cOHaiy
Commiifee:
publican party, am candidate for re-nomina-
tion for the Assembly, subject 10 the decision OF
the Republican primary election.
To Josiah Keller, Chairman Republican County
Committee.
SIR: In accordance with the usages Of the Re-
publican party, am a candidate Tor renotnina-
lion for the Assembly. subject to the decision of
EN- sCHRoCK.
GLADE, Pa, May 3. lsss.
Mr.. Josiah Keller, Chairman Republican County
Committee:
SIR You will please announce my name a
candidate for Assembly subject to the decision of
the Republican Primary Election.
CONFLUENCE, Pa, May Il, 1850.
Josiah Keller, Esq, Chairman Republican County
Committee:
DEAR SIR.-Please announce my name as
candidate for Assembly, subject 10 the decision
of the Republican primary election,
n. N. n OhDhhis
Mr. Josiah Keller, Chairman Republican County
Committee.
SIR:-Please announce my name as a candidate
for Assembly, subject to the decision Of the Re-
'''' SIMON P. swEITZER,
Sand Patch.
Josiah Keller, Chairman Republican County Com
Sm:-Y0u will please announce my name as
candidate tor the Assembly, subject TO the decision
of the Republican Primary Election
FOR POOR HOUSE DIRECTOR,
Josiah Keller, Chairman Republican County Com
1liifee:
SIR:EYou will please announce my name as a
candidate tor Poor House Director, subject to the
decision Of the Republiea primary election.
DANIEL KIMMEL,
Somerset Township.
JENNER ROADS, Pa, Maye 9, 1889.
Mr.. Josiah Keller, Chairman Of the Republican
County Committee
SIR:-Please announce my name as a candidate
for the office of Poor House Director, subject to
the decision Of the Republican primary election
ALEXANDER kORNS.
Josiah Keller, ChairmGH Republican County Com
mifiee:
BERLIN May 81, 1880
SE:-Please announce my name as candidate
FOR Poor House Director, subject TO the decision OF
the voters at the ensuing Republican Primary
Election.
DAVID J. COVER,
Brothersvalley Tp.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
TO fosiah Keller, Chairman Of the Republican
County Committee, of Somerset County, Penn
syirdHia.
SR:-Iou will please announce my name - n
candidate for the Office of District Attorney OF
said county, subject 10 the decision of the Repub
lican Primary Election, 10 be held 2oth June,
1850.
II. s, ENDSLEl.
Josiah Keller, Chairman Republican County Com
mitfee.
SuR:-Please announce my name as candidate
for the Office OF District Attorney, subject TO the
decision OF the Republican Primary election.
GEORGE X. SCULL-
American citizen., 1880-09-04
SBERIFF'S SALE.

PATRICK o. 1FARHr11 } vs,,,, rx
E. L. HARcoN.
To September Term, 1880. Madison
Circuit Court. Miss. Judgment
March 13, 1874, for Sl62O.28.
By virtue of tho above described
writ, to me directed by the Clerk
of said Court. will expose to
public sale, 10 the highest and best
bidder, for cash, before the court
house door Of said county of Madi
son, State of Mississippi, in the city
Of Canton, on Monday the 9th
day OF September 1880. between
the hours prescribed by Law, the
following described real estate, TO-
wit: The undivided one fourth
interest OF Il. l.. Hargon IN the W
SO ! and sw !, sec 10 T IL X
e. s g sec 20 L Ii n 4 o. W ane I
aud 4nw4 sec Tl1R4c.
Levied upon as the properly of
said defendant u. l.. Hargor, and
will be sold to satisfy the above
styled Judgment, interest and all
costs. i. I, PRlESILEY. SL Il.
Caasoa Mss, Nrp,. |, lSS0.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
p x R 80 NAL.

Miss Rassle Hoskius, of Meridian,
who has been visiting friends iu
Canton, during the past week, left
for home on Wednesday night last,
much to the regret of numerous
friends and admirers.
Miss Mary Andrews, daughter OF
Rev. y. G. Andrsws, and Miss
Fearn, of jackson, are the guests
Of Mlss Winnie Kearney.
Miss Nattie Kirkpstrick left for
Boston, Mnsa. Thursday night,
there to complete her musical edu-
A number of Cantonians who
have been enjoying the summer
returned during the week.
The home corners are: Mr.. Wm.
Yandell and family, Mrs. Robert
Powell and children, Mr.. Emmett
MIR. r. FL. Hoffman Prof.
A. Brown, Mr.. W. T. Bass
Messrs. Tom TunstalI, J. w. Max
we'll, J. 1. SIllitnan and B. r. Jones,
four of Canton's representative bus-
mess men. left Friday morning to
make their fall aud winter purcha.
yes in the northern aud eastern
cities.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
SHERIFF'S SALE.

W. w. NICHOLS
VS.. }Alias Ii. Fa.
N. b. Howard.
To September Term, 1880, Madison Circuit
Court Miss. Judgment July Il, 1850,
for $500
By virtue Of the above described writ
to be directed by the Clerk of said Court,
l will expose to public sale, to the highest
and best bidder for cash, before the
Courthouse door of said county Of Madi-
son, State of Mississippi, in the city Of
Canton, on
Monday, the 27fh day Of September, 1880,
between the hours prescribed by law, the
following described real estate, t0-wIt
The undivided interest of n. R, Howard in
east half, east half and north half, west
half of northeast quarter OF section b,
township II, range : east, and west half
and west half of southeast qua, ter of Sec
ton 80, township II, range east. Levied
upon as the property of said defendant,
N b. Howard and will he sold to satisfy
the above styled Judgment, interest, and
all costs.
}. Il. PRlESTLY, Sheriff.
Sheriff 3 Office, Canton, Miss, August q,
1880
American citizen., 1880-09-04


Last Thursday morning about one
one o'clock, the handsome residence
of Rob't. Powell, Esq, was dis
covered on fire. The alarm>bell
was sounded, and our gallant fire.
men were speedily on their way to
the rescue. Owing to the terrible
condition of the streets, following
the heavy rains, the fire had gained
resistless headway ere the engine
could be gotten to the premises
and only the untiring efforts of the
fiiemen saved the adjacent prop
erty. MIR. Powell had gone to Ten
nessee to accompany home his
family, and had left in charge of
his house John Upper. u colored
man who has been in his service
Circumstances indicate
that Tupper had robbed the resi-
dence of valuable property, and
then fired il, in order to cover up
the evidence of his guilt. He has
not yet had an examination.
Mr.. Powell and family returned
lome Thursday morning, only to
see their late beautiful home a mass
If ruins. There was $4,000 insur-
ance on the building. The furni-
,urc was removed, and sustained
,nly slight damage.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
A MOTHER'S GRIEF,

The pride of IL mother, the life
and JOY of home, are her children
hence her grief when sickness en-
tiers and takes them away. Take
W arning then, that you are running
a terrible risk, ii they have a Cough.
Group or Whooping Cough, which
leads to Consumption. if You do not
attend to it at once. Shiloh's Cons
snmptive Cure is guaranteed to cure
them. Price 10 cts, OTIS. and
) 90. For Lame Back, Side OF
Chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster.
Price % cts. Sold by w. J. Mosby
& Co., Canton, Miss. j31 1y
American citizen., 1880-09-04
5 )Nj EXTRA. IF
-(Essence) of the
r U @ -.

The pure volatile particles of the lcavee
of the renowned anti-teyer tree the Eucal-
iyptus globulus, and the only protection
against contaSion in cases of yellow, ty-
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that terrible foe, yellow fever appears in
your midst, but protect yourself and family
by using beforehand our extract as an o'lo-
rant, and when fever had already set in
take internally four to six drops In n spoon
full of water once a day, and apply it eNtcr-
nally freely to the region of the bowels. 1t
is the only remedy that can be relied On.
Certificate.
Sandhurst, Australia, March |, 1873:
have been investigating Messrs. Sander
4 Sons Eucalyptus Extract, and Eaye to
ad nit that there is, beside il, 10 med'ca-
ment of such universal effect on the human
system that / know of. 1t checks com
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chest, lung. and all throat atfecti Dn>,
such as bronchitis and Diphtheria. 1t
cures Rheumatism. TOOfhache, Neuralgia,
the most severe colds. etc. l used it with
unparalleled success III swellings, bruises,
sIriins. burns wounds of most serious n 4
ture, in all disorders of the bowels, diar
rhoea, etc, and gladly acknowledges its
merits for the benefit OF the public.
John Cruishanlt N. d.
Epitome of declaration made before NJ
Cohn. Esq, J, p, at Sapdhurst, October
1877: The son Of Mr.. Raahe was hurt with
an axe on the knee. After nine months
medical treatment it was dec Jared necessa-
~ by DIR. McGillavry, to amputate the
limb. At that juncture the extract was ap-
piled md the wound speedily cured wlths
ont amputatiOn. The daughter of Mr..
Junghein, suffc ring from disease of the
bone, go pronounced by Drs. Atkinson and
Boyd, who attended the girl withOuS salts
factory results, was cured just speedily.
Sandhurst, Oct. II, le79.-I herebi Ger
tify that the above are the contents of an
advertisement published at Sandhurst aud
that the named Drs. Mctiillsvry. Atkinson
and Boyd are we'll known medical practi-
TONERS residing at Sandhrrst. 5. A. Wood
wari, Mayor
All the documents IN question may be in
spected 1T the Wholesale agency Of g. X.
Finlay d Go , so Magazine ST., Now Orleans,
sole agents for the southern states. The
extract issold at Caution by Phillips u
Jones sole agents.
Cuution:-rhcre are some preparations of
the gnm resin In the trade withO ut any
value as mctlica,nent. They may easily
lie discerned. as they tuIn milky, Oh ac-
count of their terchinth hineous nature,
when mired with spirits OF wine, We
are the only existing manufacturers of the
pure Extract (essence) at the leaves of the
Australian gum tree, Therefore, ask for
S ander IS Sons Extract, and insist upon
it. March l3-ly.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
For COrTON \yEIGHEp.

ASH CHICHESTER respectfully an
nounces himself as n candidate for Cotton
WetglIer. at the November election.
We are authorized 10 announce W. f.,
DaNCf as Il candidate for Cotton
Woigher.
We aF,, authorized TO announce LEON
aRD LEE as clIdidate for Cotton
WeiSher,
We arc authorized to Announce THOS
L.: HOLIDAY as Il candidate for Cotton
Weigher
>. L. DIVINE il a canditl IT, for cotton
weiShrr. Election. Nov. ith, l>s0.
DAVID FULTON announces himself az
i candidate for cotton wcigiier subject to
the viii OF the voters of Madison sounty
We are authorized to ;.urounce i. +.
BAEIl4Ef, as n candidate for Cotton
Ncigher of Madison county.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
SHERIFF'S SALE.
YANDEI.L Il maxwell

YASDEIL & MAXWELL
VS.. Fl. Fa.
W.P. WALLACE.
To September Term. 1890. Madison Circuit
Court, Miss. Judgment September 23,
1879, for S363.00.
BY virtue of the above described writ,
to ME directed by the Clerk of said Court
will expose to public sale, to the highest
and best bidder, for cash, before the
Courthouse door of said county of Masli-
son. State Of Mississippi, in the city of
Canton, on
Monday, the 27tA day ef September, 1890,
between the hours prescribed by law, the
following described real estate, to- wit :;
The undiv vided interest Of w. P. Wallace
in the northwest quarter Of lection %,
township 10, ranges , east. and northeast
quarter and east half Of northwest quarter
Of section 30, township 10, range , east.
Levied upon ~ the property of said de-.
fentiant, w. p. Valance, and will be sold
10 satisfy tho above styled Judgment,
and all costs.
J. T. PRIESTLY, Sheriff.
Sheriff 3 Office, Canton, Miss, September
lst. 1880.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
Mr.. W. w. Hoskins, Of the Lex

Mr.. w. w. Hoskins, Of the Lex-
ington Advertiser, 10 in the city,
soliciting subscriptions to his book
of poems, entitled "AtIantis,"
moulded after Scott's Lady OF the
Lake, which he will publish at an
early day. The reading public are
familiar with Mr.. Hoskins' miscel-
laneous poems, which possess rare
merit, and will be glad of this op-
portunity to have them in book
form.-Clarion.
Mr.. Hoskins was in Canton on
Monday, and secured quite Iiber-
al number Of subscribers to Lis
book.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
SHERIFFS SALE,

r'THIoH %. o'FA'Hr'L Fl. ra.
Ell. iiARcox.
To September Term, 1seO, Madison Circnit
Court, Miss. Judgment March -, 1874,
for slG2G.2a.
By virtue OF the above described writ,
to me directed by the Clerk of said COuIt,
/ Will expose to public sale, to the high, st
aud best bidder, for cash, before the
Courthouse door of said county of Madi-
ison, State Of Mississippi, i'll the city of
Canton, OIL
Monday, he 27h day Of September, 1850,
between the hours prescribed by law. the
following described real estate, to-wit: !:
lot in the city of Canton, on north side
of Peace street, commencing at the SOUTH
west corner of a lot decided Kelly s.
Murphy by -. NJ. Fulton, running west
55 feet with Peace street, thence north 200
feet TO Franklin street, thence east 55 feet
to Kelly x Murply's lot, thence south 200
feet to point of beginning. Levied upon
as the property Of said defendant, f. l..
Hargon, and will be sold to satisfy the
above styled Judgment, interest and all
costs.
j. T. PRIESTLY, Sheriff.
Sheriff y Office, Canton, Miss, September
lst, lSS0.
American citizen., 1880-09-04

Mr.. 7. N. Jones requests rs to
notify the sovereigns of Madison
county that he will not be q candi-
date for the State Senate. either at
the primary election to he held
to day. or Mt the official election on
the second day of November. This
leaves the field open to II. G. Smith,
Esq, for the party nomination, as
his competitor. Gen. Greaves, de-
clines to submit his name to the
primaries.
American citizen., 1880-09-04

Col'd Children sc q * 5SG2
White and Colored attending
Public Schools ois- 2G13
White and ColOred attending
any other Schools. $3.50. -. AIT
Mum Der of Public Schools. 1879
Number of other School -. 9
COTTON RAISED IN 1879.
Bales raised by White Labor. 29623
BALES raised by Cord Labor. I5525+
American citizen., 1880-09-04
A CARD.

The undersigned wishes in this
to inform his many friends and
acqnaintances, that, after Septem>
Der 10th, they can find him at the
reliable house of G. l.. Gross, where
he will be glad to meet, and exhibit
to them, large and well selected
stock of goods. from which, he will
deal with them as their confidence
expects. Respectfully,
ELI. L. MONTGOMERY.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
q. q. (nFFH

wishes his patrons to know that he
is selling his .iewelry at very low
prices-nOt to close business, but
to sell off his entire old stock and
refill his store with new styles early
this foil. Hence, the reduction in
prices, is to give room 1or new
stock.
American citizen., 1880-09-04

Mrs. Beasley and Miss Mclean
are offering their goods at very low
prices. and intend to sell out the
present stock in order to have all
fresh goods early this fall. Ptr>
sons wishing to purchase any arti-
Gle in their line will find they can
get IL bargain by calling at the mil,
linery establishment recently kept
by Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
NEW MEAT MARKET.

NEW MEAT MARKET.
The undersigned have recently
opened a meat market in the old
stone House, and will keep con-
stantly on hand, choice Beef, Nut
ton, Pork, Sausage &c, at prices to
suit the times.
They respectfully solicit a liberal
share Of public patronage.
THOS. FREY s. co.
Canton, Nov. 22, 1879.
American citizen., 1880-09-04

Don't forget the primary cleo
tiou to-day. 4" Put OIL your coat,
and go and vote"
Cotton picking about suspended
aince Monday, owing to the heavy
rainfall.
Sheriff Priestly will make sevs
eral sales of real estate on the 9Th
inst. See advertisements.
MIR. L. \. Avery will run a
very cheap excursion from uolly
Springs to New Orleans, for the
benefit of the colored people, ON the
22d inst.
Again we return thanks to our
kind friend Capt. VIM. Priestley,
for interesting p,pers. His last
favors were from Kingston, Canada.
Mr.. w. j. Mosby, left on the
2Jth ult. for New York and Phila-
delphIa, where he will purchase a
large stock of drugs and medicines.
MIR. Julius Winter, Jr., the
popular young merchant tailor, of
Fourth street, Louisville. KY, was
in town yesterday aud took . num-
Der Of ofdesA
MIR. Leon Bailey requests Us to
express his gratitude to the fircmen
and citizens generally for their
Kindness in saving his house from
the threatning q ,mes, last Thurs
day morning.
We acknowledge the receipt Of
late Colorado papers from Mrs. |
Chas. Handy, whom we are glad to
report in good health. We learn
that Mr.. and Mrs. II. will return to
Canton about the l5.h inst, when
Mr.. II. will resume personal charge
of his banking business.
We have received several mark
ed papers giving accounts of the
exhibitions of Coup's circus. This
great combination show is now
travelling through Maryland on its
annual Southern tour, and will be
in Canton during the winter.
Owing to the inccssant rain of
Tuesday and Wednesday, no meet.
ing of the Hancock and English
Club was had last Wednesday
evening, and our citizens were de-
MED the pleasure of hearing Judge
Downs and Col. VIM. Handy speak.
These gentlemen will speak at the
Courthouse next Wednesday even-
ing, the weather permitting.
If any town in the country is
in need OF good plank walks, tina
town is Canton. After a heavy
rain, the principal thoroughfares
are almost impassable. 1t is paiu-
fully evident that the property
owners are not g,ing to remedy the
evil. Let our city fathers consider
the matter aud levy q tax to meet
the requirements of the case.
Within the last two weeks,
SouIe Chapel, in this county, has
been the scenc Of considerable re-
legious interest, under the control
of Rev. Mr.. Dominick, assisted by
DIR. Thomas Ward and Rev. Mr..
Cecil Thirteen converts were re-
ported.
We are requested to state to
the friends Of the Fair, that adver-
tisers' cards and offers of special
premiums will be inserted in the
catalogue Of the Fair if handed to
Mr.. j. T. Priestley on or before
Monday o ext.
American citizen., 1880-09-04
WANTED.

! wish to employ good Timer,
one who understands the business
il all its branches. APP
ply Immediately to
WN. SCHNEIDER.
Canton, Miss, August 2S.