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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Last Saturday evening John Forquer
had difficulty with George Brown about
bundle of straw which Forquer had ta-
ken from Browns livery stable. George
saw him with the straw and made him re-
turn il to the stable. John was consider
ably worked up about the matter and seiz-
ing a pitchfork and plunged it at Browns
head, fortunately the fork was dull and
only one tine struck him, which made a
scalp wound about two inches long. Had
the tines of the fork been sharp the result
might have been serious.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Plenty of men willing to work at any
thing for small wages can be found here.
Why don that grand business boom give
them something TO do.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Another supply of sand stone and lime
stone are in readiness for the square. A
few wseks Of good weather and the work
will be completed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Sam Caine will be candidate for Stree
Commission er at the coming apring elec
ton.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

You never had better opportunity Of
getting bargain than now. Van Law &
Williams are selling at the very lowest
figure.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

In the slander suit Of Emily mcdonald
against Steven G. West, OF Zanesville, the
Jury returned verdict o: $1,000 for the
plaintiff
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
A Rare Chance.

+ WISH to sell out my Livery Stable consisting
/ of horses, buggies harness. saddles blankets,
sleighs, whips, and every thing contained in nrst
class livery stable. This is rare chance for eome
one to make money. viii sell cheap for cash OF
on easy terms. GEORGE BROWN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

fiFarmers in Licking county are troubled
with thieves killing their sheep and taking
the pelts.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

There will be an abundance of material
to select candidates for Office to make ul
q good ticket.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

We are to have I've Sundays in this
month and is will allow the brethren am.
pie time 10 consider their misdesds.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Look out for the car load Of lake fish
Kempf is getting.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

There was lively hop at 10 WaReners
Tuesday night. 1t reminded the "old pio-
nsers" of the good old days of Freidenhour
and Kline.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Ali sale bills, programmes, &c, printed
at this Office will receive notice of the
same free. All job work done cheaper
than elsewhere, and equal to any house in
the State.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

FOR RENT.-The dwelling formerly occupied
by o. NJ. Hamilton, on East Main street. Enquire
OF A 3. Yost, John Moore, at his residence one
mile South East of Somerset.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Go to Ksmpfs and get receipt for cook
ing ost meal:
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Henry Dean and Mary Smith were mar
ried last Sunday evening, By Rev. d. H
Noon.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Laura Bender and Charley Smith had
. slight altercatisn last Friday night in
front of BARRIERS cobbling shop. No serious
injury was sustained by either party.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Ed. Slime has purchased the frame dwell.
ling opposite Al Wilson's on Happy Al.
ley.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Try the Willimantic spool cotton and you
will use no other. It is far superior to
all other
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
XAyvin Eaatunaa In indian Costume.

Xdwin Eastman In Indian Costume.
SEVEN And NnD Y1Ahs Axone THE ooMANoaFs
AKD AlAcAEs. A neat volume Of 500 pagee.
being simple statement OF the horrible fach
connected with tho aad massacre OF helpless
family, and the captivity, tortures and ultimate
escape of its two Surviving members: For sale
byouf agents generally. Price e100.
The incidents OF the massacre, brieny narrated.
are distributed by agents, FREE OF charge.
Mr Eastman, being almost constantly at tns
West engaged In gathering and curing the materf-
als OF which the medicine is composed, the sole
business management devoives upon Dr. johnson.
snd the remedy has been called. and 10 known -
Or. Clark Johnson's
INDIAN BLOOD PURIFIER.
rsiss Of Large Bottles 800
Price Of Small Bottles %
Rssd the velunAsry testimonials Of l4.aeIs wh1
have been cured BY the use OF DR.. ClsfE johnson
Indian Blood Syrup, In your own vicinity.
Testimonials Of Cures
Disease Of th Q Stomach.
REHoBoTu, Perry Co. O,
Dear Sir:-I was a sufferer from Disease a.
Stomach for a long time, and tried nurner.'':
doctors and medicines, without finding rSl'2
At last, / was induced to try your InGiH
RlOOd syrup, Q short trial OF whtcf ~:
nroyed most beneficial to me. I recommend II.
tse to all similarly afflicted.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
SOMERSET PRESS.

| SOMERSET PRESS.
0pmerset, Ohio. Feb. ID, 1880.
LOCAL AND MIsCELLANEoUs
The Prees has larger circulation In Northern Perm
County Than the combined circulation Of all the Pdper
published In the so-fafy,
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday.
Torrance Keely has been confined to his
room for several weeks past.
Mrs. John Diitoe, whose husband died
last Saturday is dangerously i'll.
Tho enterrrising business man alway,
snbacribes for his home paper.
Six cents per pound is being paid for
sides and lard.
The best crackers in the world al
Kempfs
Twenty cents for twelve pounds OF corn
meal is beyond all reason.
Go TO the entertainment at the ball to-
morrow night. Admission 10 and 10 cts
The new Fair Board will organize on
Saturday, February 2lst.
|
So far February has been . good winter
month.
John Drummer was married lsss week 10
q miss stimmel Of Thorn township.
Don't buy . package of old stale roasted
coffee when ron can get fresh roasted al
KemPfs.
Potatoes are very plenty and sbirty five
cents Der bushel 10 being offered.
| Considerable coal was delivered las,
week from the banks south OF town.
Hon. II. G. Greiner spent Saturday and
Sunday at home.
| Auc Aanu n hpPfeATSs VIII SOHh1c"Ce his
task about the first of next month.
Our ice men have filled their houses snd
are ready for warm weather at any time
Our business houses are making prepa
tion for an increased demand for good
this spring.
A portion Of North Columbus street il
very much in need of side walks.
Nice mild cream cheese at Kempfs.
4 Next Sundays week will be Washing
tons birth day.
, The ball at the hall last 1hur.day nigh
was well attended.
Thos. johnson purchased the Berke
farm. paying two thirds Of the appraise
ment.
Wheat is gradually declining, but it i
} bringing better price in Somerset thai
Cincinnati.
Bear In mind you can do better by sel
Ing your wheat to Rodentiels & Ashbroo
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
CASH FOR WHEAT.

We are paying ST. 35 per bushel
yor wheat. RoDENFELs & AsHBRooK.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
Liver and Kidney Disease.

BRowNsviLLx, Licking CO. q
p,cr S;y-Iwa, for long time afflicted NJ;
Liver Complaint, Kidney Disease and Loss g
Nnpeti,e, and in consequence of which was o''
able to attend to my occupation. AZ iast wa
induced 10 try your K1o1an BAOOo Syr"e'
which cAccteda complete cure.
JEREMIAH NJ. kFMPFf-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

NEW LEXINGTON, Perry Co., y
Dear Sir.-Allow me to say that your re.;ah.s
indian Blood syrup 10 the 5es. meai'in' m
Side. Arms and Shoulders, and could no, sleep
tried various medicines, bit soana S,S;.n nH g,
@Iooi syrup. a short trial of which effect
"S', Mas. SARAH DODDS
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
For General Debility.

NEW LEXINGTON, Perry Co, @.
Dear SiySFos . number Of yeaIs l sui'ere 8
with General Debility, Indigestion, CostlNensS.
Sr;ends Looked upon my case as hopeless. Iha
aiyen up sii hopes Of finding relief when %'-'':
agent called and induced me to make a ,ri.-
;,mediate relief, Now, after using it u shor
time, nv health and strength Is greatly iInrroH
ed. / cannot recommend your medicine t''
highly. r,rorA xrrNDRIcxS.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
1880.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

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which, taken altogether, will be Of the most SER
yiceahle TO the largest number-I long ago conclu-
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library, I would select a complete set Of HdTpers
Monfhlv."-CBARLEs FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
It's contents are contributed BY the most eminent
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the long experience Of its publishers has made
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The volume Of the Hagasine begin with the num-
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w
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Bear In mind you can do better by sell
Ing your wheat to Rodenfels & Ashbrook
than elsewhere.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
RHEUMATL6M

Dropsy, Erysipelas, scrofuls, Secondary, Syphilis
blood Is implicated Ii now offered to the pu blic-
Sold by all retail Druggists, and (wholessle) by
The Wey burn Medicine Co., P. o. Box S38, Roch-
ster, N. Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

G. O. u. fish at Kempfs.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Wheat is gradually declining, but it is
bringing q better price in Somerset than
Cincinnati
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
Never Fails 70 Cure.

DuMoNrvILLI, Fairfield Co., O.
prar .SiS.--l was q sufferer from Siek tseAe
,,,b, from nv earliest recoilections, and psid
,,,rxc sum. Of money to doctor., but foSnd n.
-,.'irf until tried your iIGian s.,.sns ns@IS
r,iieved' would not be without your medicine
any account. r cxxArvvv
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
Best Family Medicine.

DuMoNrvILLx, Fairfield Co.. y
p.ay Sri have used your great Indian
kSJ0Od Syrap for some time, and saa ~ tnc
'~cst medicine In use. No money wosid inaev'
,iisn,nssble for the cure of Asue, Sto,n.eh ana
liner Complaints, Dropsy. etc. tne heN'
medicine ever introduced into this country.
SIMON p. AIESSE.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Thos. johnson purchased the Berkey
farm, paying two thirds Of the sppraise-
ment.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

Fresh oysetrs always on hand at Kemp.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

TH0 WO HLU6 BALM.
Dr. l.. d. Weyburn's Alternative Syrup.
R@ A remedy used THIRTY FIVE YEARS In a
ate practice, and never failing to radically
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

puMoNrVtLLDs FairneIu %, y
Dear Str.--Your reliable lnai9n htooe
Syrup has cured me OF SICK heaosSue "'
,.i'th, years standing. crrrr
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Glover Seed

Clover Seed.
Rodenfels & Ashbrook are paying the
highest price in cash for clover seed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
Cure. Dyspepsia Of Loss sssadias

DvNosrvILLK, Fairfield Co., o.
,, S,y.-i suffered from pyspepsia Tor years
ss,r, using your great An01Ah mAS~~
.-rx.n feel like q new psrson.
MISS ELIZA SHAFFER.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
An American Crowd.

Kempfs excelsior oat meal is the best
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

A portion Of North Columbus street il
very much in need of side walks.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
1880.
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The ball at the hall last 1hur.day nigh,
was well attended.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12

For The Pre-
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-02-12
Pain In the Side.

Mas. REBRccA HENDRICKS,
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The Tay Bridge.

GEO. W. CRAWFORD
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-16

OF large experience, and graduate of a
Boston Normal school. This district as
general thing, has been exceedingly
fortunate in securing frst-class teach
ers. They pay literally, consequently
secure good talent.
Sugar makers thus far have not real
lied very large percentage on invest
ments, last Saturday being the first day
that sap to any amount has been gath
cred.
The controversy between Barnet and
Ryegate as to which shall have the Gus
tody of Joseph Lamb, Jr., is to be re-
newed this week Wednesday, before
Judge Powers at McIudoes Falls. A
TWO days hearing on this same case was
had two weeks ago, when Judge and
counsel got so deep into the law that
an adjournment of two weeks was
deemed advisable in order to dig out.
Rev. j. III. Kendall leaves South Rye
gate this week to be absent G. weeks
During his absence his desk will be par
TALLY supplied by other clergymen in
town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-16
Extensive improvements.

"A Il. c. Fletcher & Co. are making ex-
tensive and important improvements
npOn their store, in order to get better
Facilities for doing their rapidly grow
Sing business. They are going to extend
the main room the width of the veranda
~ front, aud will move the partition
between the front and back store rooms
ABOUT 10 feet further back, making the
man room about 35 10y 60 feet in size.
There Will be small recess ia front.
where there will be double doors with
large panes of glass. On each side of
the doors there will be large window
the lighting capacity of which will be
9 by 10 feet. On each side of the door
within the recess, will be large panes
OF glass, so that the lower front will be
made largely of glass. The offices
above will be enlarged and greatly i'm
proved. On the inside, stairway will
be built in the centre of the main room.
'e''uing down to the croekery and car
yet departments. Around this stair
way Is nice brown ash counter in the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-16
neaMs.

In this village, April II, at the residence of his
son, s. W. Parkhurst, Cyrrell Parkhurst, aged go
years and months.
In Danville, April H. Mrs. Eunice (Nutting)
Page, wife of Capt. Stanley Page aged 80 years.
In North Danville, April TO- of pneumonia, Mr..
Thomas C. Henderson, aged 81 years, brother of
Rev. NJ. C. Henderson of this place.
In North Concord, April I, of quick consump-
ton, Lavina Stone aged IT years, wife of j. Nude.
In Burke, April 3, Andrew S. Martin aged "a
years.
In Sheffield, April s. of diphtheria son of Ed
ward Dana, aged years.
In Hardwick, April I, Estus Conant, aged 90 yrs,
In Craftsbury, March 81, John Miles, aged II yrs.
In Albany, April 2, Mrs. Betsey Grant aged 81
years and 10 months.
In Augusta, Georgia, March 80, Mrs. Eliza K.
Wilson, daughter of the late Charles Kingsbury of
Derby, aged II years.
In East Burke, April II, Mrs Florilla P, aged
81, wife of Hon. Charles 7. a. Humphrey.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-16
habit of drinking, a promising young

habit of drinking, promising young
man.
A fire at West Pawlet last Thursday
morning destroyed the Avenue hotel,
occupied by A. E. Phinney, and dwell
ling house and barn belonging to F. j.
Nelson. The hotel was a total loss,
nothing being saved. The contents of
the house were saved. Loss on hotel
was about $4,000 partly insured. The
loss on house and barn was 81 500; in
surance 81 900. Some of the inmates of
the hotel would have lost their lives if
it had not been for Mr.. Phinney's dog,
which first gave the alarm by jumping
upon Mr.. Phinney's bed, hOwling and
barking until the proprietor was arous-
ed.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
While Alexander Dingwall was at
work on Dudley's new stable in Mont
peller, the staging gave way, and he
was severely injured.
A fatal accident occurred at the Ad-
ans slate quarry, in Mortified, on Sat-
urday. While the men were at work in
.he quarry the guy ropes of the derrick
broke, causing it to fall. In its fall it
struck and instantly killed Gideon Veo
ana injured Mr.. Orcutt, the superin-
Iehdent of the quarry.
WINDHAM COUNTY.
Farmers in the section of Brattleboro
nave mostly finished their sugaring, and
report the crop less than half an aver
age.
Calvin Weld of Brattleboro has in
vented new method for applying mo-
tlon to wheels, which promises to be Of
value.
Mr.. James Fisk of Brattleboro, father
of the late James Fisk, Jr., intends to
begin tour through the country 500,
with a tent and show.
Dover has little fellow, IA wears O
age, who tips the scales at 206 lbs.
A clergyman at Bellows Falls recent
ly announced before his sermon an in
tentiOn of marriage, and then upset TIN
gravity of his audience by stating Il
his text, "In the resurrection therefore
when they shall rise, whose wife shall
she be ?"
WINDSOR COUNTY.
the Springfield toy factory has ship
ped 400 gross of the Is puzzle, making
four tons of freight.
Mr.. L. o. Greene, of the Woodstocl
Standard, and his wife have both beel
seriously i'll of pneumonia.
The Windsor state prison has 146 in
mates.
Lewis, son of Charles Hatch of Hart
ford, Is years old, was found dead il
John buttons sugar house at Norwich
. | hI1Il N ni tn nj a
He undoubtedly committed suicide.
! A young man by the name of Fran
} McCullom, ssme 30 years of age, sub
ject to fits, went out of his uncle's house
that of Alden Earle of Plymouth, tn
) other evening, and wandered in til
darkness and rain until he persisted
, His body was found sometime the mex
{ day in pasture.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-16

U. railroad, so as to give chance fol
the water power to be used for mills,
lie is rumored that the Brown Lumber
Co., OF Whitefield, have bought a large
quantity of lumber up the river, and
VIII have saw mill erected on that
place before six months.
Adm and Newell Balch's DWELLING
was burnt Monday morning. AS they
were away from home, but little
was saved from the flames. Loss about
81 1000; no insurance
w. f. Dresser of Scarborough, Me-.
lectured last Tuesday evening at the
town hall. He represents the Maine
Sugar Beet Co. He offered long dis
course on the beet sugar question. Mr..
F. Bell acts us agent for him, and has the
beet seed for sale.
C.N. Smith fell through scaffOld in
his barn Sunday, hurting him very Sc
verely.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-16
Passunpsic.


Jacob lde has always been noted for
keeping good flock of sheep. He now
has about so head, as we learn, of ex-
ira nice COtswolds, and one eve re-
Gently weighed 233 pounds. We think
this is worth reporting.
Simon Arlington is tearing down the
old blacksmith shop, and will put in a
bank wall, turn his house half round,
and fix up generally.
There are 60 men here now with a
gravel train. They are now ballasting
the track near McLaren's but it is I'M
derstood they are to fill the trestle at
the north end of the bridge below the
dam at this place.
The young people had sugar party
at the hall Friday evening, which pass
ed off well.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1880-04-16
DanYilIe.

II. E. Pierce is moving into one of the
tenements in the Eagle hotel building.
j. M. Rowe of West Danville has
rented part of the ARA West house il
this village and is moving in new fur
niture and household fixtures. AS Mr.
Rowe is single man, things look lit
tie suspicious.
The band realized some 81 at then
concert last Friday evening. The citi-
zens are raising funds to finish up the
band stand.
B. n. Davis and wife returned home
from New York last week Friday.
Last Wednesday evening the citizens
of Danville turned out en- masse, and
paid Mr.. c. w. Thurber and wife of the
Elm House an unexpected visit. The
people gathered at the town hall, and
headed by the Danville cornet band
marched to the Elm House, where they
were received with much surprise
There were some $50 persons present
including some from st. Johnsbury
The company gathered in the spacious
dining hall where the band played sew
eral pieces, assisted by Mr.. Bowen,
leader of the st. JohnsbuIy band
Addresses were made by Rev. Mr.
SandfOrd of st. Johnsbury, Rev. C. w
Thompson, Hon. b. N. Davis, Mr.. Chas
Wilson and others. Refreshments were
served by the ladies. The gentlemen
presented Mr.. Thurber some $50 in
cash. This benefit was gotten up by
the people to show Mr.. and Mis-. Thur
Der that they appreciated their efforts
to furnish the place with a first-class
hotel. Everybody had good time and
went away happy.
Mrs. NJ. V. P. Sergeant goes to North
field, MIMI, by the next excursion.
She accompanies her sister, Mrs. J. c.
Nutting. Miss Abbie Davis also goes to
Chicago at the same time.