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Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01
An Extraordinary Creature.
A DWARF WHO CEASED TO GROW WHEN SIX MONTHS OLD, AND CAN NEITHER WALK NOR UTTER A SOUND.

There lately arrived in this country by steamer from Ireland dwarf of which the following account is given:
 Bridget Sughran is the daughter ot John Sughran and wife, and was born thirty. one years ago on an island off the coast of Kerry, Ireland. For six months l after her birth the child continued to develop as seven brothers and sisters be- ! fore her had done. It is said to have been remarkably pretty infant. Al ! the end of six months, however, il suddenly ceased to grow and all the in tervening years of the ch1ld's life have I witnessed no development in it's stature. Its head alone has grown and is now the ! size of the head of the average adult woman. Its limbs are rather more chubby than those of an average infant l of six months, but its skin is as pale and delicate in appearance as that of new born babe. Its hair is two or three inches long, but thin and fine like that of baby. All attempts at training have been unsuccessful in getting 1t to walk or talk or even to utter cry. Though there is apparently no mal- form ation of the tongue it does not give vent to any noise even under the ln- fluence of pain. Yet it is by no means idiotic, for it understands conversation and is keenly sensitive to remarks that may pass concerning itself. It also ap- preciates and remembers kindnesses it may receive, and appears to have very good memory for faces. It eats but little, its food consisting of very small quantity of milk with pinch of bread. It is very good tempered, as may be presumed, and gives it's parents little trouble. For thirty-one years the pa- rents have nursed and cherished 1t, never giving it over to charitable in- stitution, though often suffering for the necessities of life. They speak of the child as an aff1iction sent in kindness by the will of God, and do not wish in any way to get rid of the burden. The &C., count they give of the origin of the af1iction accords with the superstition of the country. They term it an 'over- look A case of overlook, they say, is when some witch out of evil motive calls down calamity upon the object of its ill-will. The father relates how on one occasion, about the sixth month of the child's age, two women were in the house and one said to the- other, See what beautiful child that is, and that from that time the child ceased to grow. The father substantiates this theory o1 his affiiction by relating an instance in which fairy woman or witch pointed to particularly beautiful COW among a drove and immediately it fell dead. At all events he deems it an affiiction from which only the pleasure of God can free him at the proper time. The child is now on it's way to Mahanoy City, Pa., where it's parents intend to settle witl some of their other children
 The physician at Castle Garden was much interestedin examining the curious little being. The child is partly balo and has lost many of it's teeth.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01
Rochester Sentinel l
"Buckwheat Cakes and the Measles. s

When young husband had gone from home, and with fond solicitude tele- graphed his little wife, what have you for breakfast, and how's the baby ?''- he received the brief, suggestive reply Buckwheat Cakes and the Measles. D We have the report of a case in our midst, not where Measles was in the bill of fare, but where Sciatic Rheumatism confined MT. J. Dawson, the well-known druggist, to his room for long period. It was stated to our reporter in the following words: The senior of this firm was attacked with Sciatic Rheu- matism December last, and for four weeks could scarcely leave his room. He used St. Jacobs Oil, and is now able to be at his place of business, feeling no worse for his recent affliction. The in- ference is convincing.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01
Nothing Wrccks the Constitution

More effectually than fever and ague. That nerve destroying malady, when once it takes firm root, subverts every function, exhausts the physical energies, impoverishes the blood and clouds the mental faculties No effectual resistance can be offered to it's destructive career by the use of the pernicious drug, quinine. Hostetter's Bitters will, however, be found all sufficient either for its eradication or prevention. Those conditions of the system. such as a bilious, constipated habit, or lack of vitality, which are favorable to the contraction of the disease, are speedily reformed by this which not only regulates the system, but gives 8 healthful impulse to the various organs, whose activity is the best guaranty of health, Thoroughness of action is the chief charac terstc of this leading specific and preventive, which is enlinently adapted for family use.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

ON AN -IsLAND.-The master of 8 British merchant ship reports that he sighted Inaccessible Island and observed a large fire burning on that ocean fast ness. A heavy gale prevented him from laying his ship to in order to await day light, and he appears to have continued his voyage without any attempt to in- 1estigate. the fire, which probably was a signal of distress the touching appeal of shipwrecked mariners to their brethren of the sea for succor in their desperate need perhaps for salvation from the horrors of death by starvation and thirst.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

BEER. It is calculated that the ten million barrels of beer reported by the Brewers Congress as having been sold last year in the United States would have filled @ canal five feet deep and twenty-one feet wide, extending from New York to Philadelphia, and that it would take pump throwing thirty gal Ions a minute twenty-one years to pump it dry.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

IMMIGRANTS. The official figures show that during the year ending June 30,
 1880, no fewer than 457, ,243 immigrants arrived in the United States. The previous year the arrivals had numbered only 177, 1926, thus manifesting an astonishing increase. When 1880 is ended, it's record of immigration will very likely be greater than that of any other year in the history of the country.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01
Rational Treatment and Positive Cure.

Rational Treatment and Positive Cures Are what tho afflicted seek for, and those who resort to Dr. Pierce's Family Medicines are not doomed to disappointment. So positively eficacious is his Favorite Prescription in all cases of female weaknesses, nervous and other heterogeneous incident to the sex, that this potentremedy IS sold under positive guarantee. For particulars see Pierce's Memorandum Book (given away by druggists), or see tho wrappers of the medicine. Sold by druggists.
 wAsEcA, Minn., April 9th, 1879. Da1r Sir-I feel that should be neglecting my duty were to fail in giving my testimony as to tho value of your medicines. For years | have been a great sufferer from complication of chronic diseases which Fayorite Prescription and find myself almost we'll Your medicines have done me more good than any, thing have ever used
 remain, gratefully yours
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01
A. RAMsAY, M. D.

Indigestion, Uyspepsva. nervous proetration, and all forms of general debility relieved by taking Mensman's Peptonixed Beef Tonic, the oRly preparation of beef containing its entire mitTttsus 7roperfies It not stmulant like the extracts of beef but contains blood making. cegeneradng, and dfesustaining properties is Invaluable inhll en- feebed conditions, whether the result of exhaustion prostraton. overwork. acute disease; par tcularly if resulting from pulmonary complaints OAowELL. HAZARD & Go. Proprietors. NsS York.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

The Peruvian Syrup has cured thou sands who were suffering from Dyspep- sia, Debility, Liver Complain, Boils, Humors, Female Complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to any address. Seth w. Fowle & Sons, Boston.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

AT LIBERTY.-Jean Luie, who was con- victed of perjury at the trial of the Tich- borne claimant, and sentenced to seven years penal servitude, has completed his term
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

KILLED HIM" Come home drunk, will you?" said Ben Lucas to his intoxi- cated father at Welles, O. "I'l give you lesson ;" and killed him with one l,1oxr,
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

ANY PERSON having bald head and failing to see the benefit to be derived from the great petroleum hair renewer, Carboline~ as now im- proved and perfected, in the face of the vast number of testimonials from our very best citizens, is surely going it blind.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

Have Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry always at hand It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and all Throat and Lung Complaints. 50 cents and $1 bottle.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

HE FASTEST TEAM. William H. Van derbilt has bought the horse St. Julien for $50, 900. The purchase was made before St. Julien's great trot against time. Mir. Vanderbilt now owns the fastest pair of trotters in the world, both hkFing made mile in the lowest time on record 2:11a.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01
An EdItor,s Escape.
OFFICE or THE "1xpusrn1AL ERA"

OFFICE OF THE "INDUsTRIAL ERAn {
 ALBIA, IOWA, MAY S6, 1880. To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 take pleasure in making the following statement' have been afflicted with disease of tho kidneys fol the past two years and have tried nmerous remedet with only partial and temporary relief Warnert Safe Kidney and Liver Cure was recomInended to ms taking it the pain and distress left me ana am to-day feeling stong dnd toetd I am perfectly satisfied that Warner's Safe Remedies are the med- cines needed and can cheerfully commend them to others
 hereby certify that I have been n practicing Physician for twenty-seyen years and for many chronic in my practice do recommend Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. It was upon my advice that G. W. Stamm, the editor, obtained this valuable remedy ,,... n, 1
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01
1 Monroe, Mich ) Commercial.

MR. CLARENCE B. SroDDARD, the Druggist, informed us that MT. Louis Hope, a sufferer with rheumatism for & number of years, obtained the greatest relief by the use of St. Jacobs Oil.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

HE London Needle Co.,, of New York City, want Male and Female Agents.
 It will pay any one out of employment to write to them for particulars. See their advertisement in another column.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

DR. Buns Baby Syrup is in good demand: everybody speaks we'll off it.
 The price is only 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

WE HAVE ourselves tried Dobbins' Electric Soap, (made by Cragin & Co.,, Phila.) and find it the best, P rest and most economical soap we have ever sec Too much cannot be said in its favor Try it.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

JERSEYS will be worn next month, in New York.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

BrrrER to have loved a short girl than ne7ex 1o have loved 8 tali.
Connecticut western news., 1880-09-01

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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

There are 1000 Republicans in the
State that are seeking appointments. while
every Democrat who nov holds one and
who couldn't find hard enough names 70
fling at the Republican party. and who
squandered their cash on Gen. Ewing. are
now claiming that they did vote for Re-
publican Constable, and believe the Re.
publican doctrine is about right, and ask
that Republicans urge that they be re-
tained and promise that they will never dc
80 again. OF course there are some Dem.
Gratis who are holding positions who have
too much pride to ask their political enc
mics for aims. The best thing the Repub'
licans can do ia to make . clean sweep and
reorganize the institutions Of Ohio. Fill
every position from Captain down to the
deck hands with Republicans, a. the Re
publican party will be held responsible fol
the management Of the State institutions
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

There has been a report in circulation
that two sons of George Phsrsous had with
q number of others been sentenced to the
Penitentiary for Eve ysars for striking an
aged man with . stone. II appears they
we're belling newly married couple and
the father Of one of them at whose home
they we're stopping ordered them of the
premises, and upon their refusal he threat
ened TO shoot them. He procured the gun
and as he went out Of the door Was struck
on the head with q stone. Another version
of the case is that they we're returning
from belling couple and whom passing
BY the house the man who Was killed came
into the road and threatened TO shoot, and
finally fight ensued and the old man re-
ceived injuries from which he died. The
report Of their being sentenced 10 the pen.
itentiary il not true. - the case 10 now in
progress at Circlsvills.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

The Russell House was the scene Of
surpoise party on Christmas day, il beiug
the 57th anniversary of the birth Of Mrs.
Elizabeth Russell. Her children with
their families were present and also num-
Der Of invited guests pastook Of the boun-
tifully supplied tables which were elegant
ly and tastsfully filed with delicacies.-
After enjoying themselves several hours
the company departed wishing Mrs. Rus
sel much happiness and hoping that she
would enjoy many such occasions.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01
Vick's Floral Guide.

or the many guides and seed and plant
catalogues sent out by our Seedsmen and
Nurserymen, and that are doing 20 much
70 inform the people and beautify and en-
rich our county, none are 90 beautiful,
none 40 instructive "a Vick's Floral Guide
Its paper lie the choicest, its illustrations
handsome, und given by the hundred,
while its colored plate il a gem. This work
although costing but Eve cents, is hand
some enough for . gilt book, or aplace on
she parior table. Published by James
Wick, Rochester, N. Y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01
A Solid. Rubber Boot.

The "95 per cent. Boots," ADVERTISED
elsewhere In our columns. are high priced
goods, but they meet want in the com.
munity, for people are tired of wasting
money on cheap adulterations Of Rubber
Boots. The "95" boots are virtually three
pairs OF boots in one. All non-wearing
material is excluded, ell weak parts
strengthened, and various improvements
added. In every district there il lasgt
number Of sensible people, who are willing
to pay fair price for a good article, and
the "95" per cent boot il made for jus,
this class. Call and examine these superb
or goods.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

Head, RlngwOrm, Ulcers, oOEcSs
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pain in the
Bones, Side and Head, Female Weak
ness, Stcriiity, LcucorrhGa, arising
from internal liberation, and uterine
disease, Syphilitic and Mercurial dis
eases, Dropsy, Dyspepsia, Emacia-
ton, General Debility, and for Puri-
fyin. the Blood.
This Sar~aparilla is combination of
vegetable alteratives--Stillingia Man.
drake Yellow Dock-with the Iodides
of To.assium and Iron, and is the
most ciiicacious medicine yet known
for the diseases il is intended to cure.
Its ingredients are SO skilfuliy
,ombincd that the full Alternative
feet OF each is assured, and while
I i; 50 mild us TO he harmless even
q children. il is still SO effcctual as
o PURGE ont from the system those
mpurisics and conuptions which
levclop in,o loathsome disease.
The reputation il enjoys is derived
um il ,,.. and the confidence
.lith prominent hysicians all over
4c coan. ~ rcloSc in ii proves their
,.irnte If is u Guinness.
.rr III s,c> a;lcsting its virtues
vc acr,an.l., ed. and are con-
ally i.>;ii-s received, and aS many
| f-a>,r ca { e publicly known,
hey :iS.sii i convincing evidence ot
lie swr;iae;;'v ui This Sai>anarllia
over ,N'rry !. u. Alternative medicine.
SO generally is il superiority to any
hhrr medicine knuwn that we need
III M NOR, Than 10 assure the public
that the Lest qualities il has ever
| possessed are strictly maintained.
pREPiRED BY @K
| Or, J. C. AYIR & CO.. Lowell, Mass.
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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

We don't propose to beg any one for
work or to subscribe for The Press. We do
propose to give all the full value Of their
money that patronizs US. We make our
living here and pstronize our own people
when we need any thing they have, and
while We do this, we dont conside' they
are under any obligations to rs so long as
we get value received.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

We are informed that Henry hartman,
a shoemaker, living near the Fisher school
house. will be arrested for the burning Of
house on the King farm. Marshal
Brooke, Of Newark, came down to arres,
him last Friday, bu, he being confined to
his bed the arrest was put of. If this man
lie gnilty of the crime with which he ID
charged he rhould receive the severes,
penalty the law allows.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

The bali given BY the Sons Of Labor In
Shawnee, on Christmas evening. was .
complete success. The evening was very
disaeteeabls, but the receipts wers over
forty dollars.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

Some OF the bloods were hunting ''fuRs'
Christmas eve, but were unfortun ate
enough to almost miss getting one up,
which after much trouble and time turned
out to be thin affair, and resulted in more
mud than blood.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

One of New York's prominent chemists
Mr.. Albert C. Dung, 81 Bowery, says:
st. Jacobs Oil cured we'll known auc-
tioneer, and many other prominent citi.
zens of rheumatism. Is is reliable rem
odv
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01
ERRORS OF YOUTH

a 6enu0mAn who suffered years from Nerveou.
ADebihty, Premature Decay and all the effsc,.
os youthful indiscretion viii for the sake Of sufer
ceipt and directions for making the simpie remoI-
~ which he vas cured Sufferers wishing to profit
by the sdyertsexs experience can do 20 iv sddra..
ing In perfect confidence. JOHN B. OGDENas
AZ Cedar Street, New York
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01
Ayers
Sarsaparilla
For Scrofula, and all

For ScrOfula, and all
scrofulous diseases, ,Ery-
sipelas, Rose or st. An
thongs Fire, Ernptions
and Eruptiye diseases
of the skin, Ulcerations
of the Liver, Stomach,
Kidneys, Lungs, Pim-
pies, Pustules, Boils,
! Blotches, Tumors, Tet-
ter. Salt Rhcunl, Scald
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01
ToCONSUMPTIVES

The adveEtiseF, having been permently cured of
that dread disease, Consumption. BY simple rem
edy, anxious TO make IL Known to his fellow suf-
viii send copy Of the prescription used, Gree Of
chargel with the directions for preparing and use
Consumption. Asthma. Bronchitis, &C, Psrtio.
wishing the prescription, will please address n A
Wilson. 1874 Penn st.. Williamsburgh n. n,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

serve want il distinctly understood
that business locals of whatever nature af
ter this number Of The Press must be paid
for. We have donated onr labor for .
great many charitable and public entsrpri-
ses, and hereafter must receive our pay
as others do.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

At annual election of officers held in
Masonic Hall, December 24sh, 1879, the
following were elected for the ensuing
year for Somerset Lodge No. rs, F. & A
NJ.
Bro. Geo. II. Stafford, w. N.
Jas. Dilts, s. w.
John Rodenfels, j. w.
James Ritchey, S. ID.
w. |. Swineheart, ]. ID.
d. NJ. Mathews, Treasurer.
J. c. Curran, Secretary.
I" o. T. Mohler, Tyler.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

A number Of applicants for the different
positions in the General Assembly will
return home next week poor in pocket bu,
wiser men. Probably the experience will
be worth something 70 them.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

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
he State.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

We hear of several attempts being made
to burslarise smoke houses. People who
are too lazy to work mus, steal.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

DIR. d. 8. Thomas will return to Lancss.
ter this week. He will again visit SOiner-
set In two or three months.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01
Russell House.

Mrs. William Russell wishes the friends
of her husband and herself to remember
that the Russell House il still open; that
since the af1iction of her husband she has
carried on and will continue to carry on
the business; and that now. more than ev-
er do they need the patronage of their
friends and the public. The table will be
supplied With the bes, the market affords,
and she will spare no pains in attending TO
the wants and comforts of her guests.
Greatful for past patronage she solicits not
only q continusnce but an increase of the
same. MRs. VIM. RRssELL
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

Married; a, the home of the bride, Mr..
Robert Melick. BY Rev. J. Mitchell, Mr..
John w. Wigton, and Miss Mary l.. Me-
lick.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

All locals Of q business nature will bs
charged At the rate OF five cents per line
All notices for religious or charitable pur.
poses three cents per line.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01

ssnf snider has shipped 100000 feet Of
lumber TO the Columbus car works aince
the 6ost of last June.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-01-01
PIMPLES.

will mril Tree tns recsips for asimple vezet-
BILE Balm that Will remove Tan, Freckles, pimples
nd Biotches, leaving the skin SOFT clear and bean.
tfuli also instructions for producing . Ilxursn,
growt of hair on bald head OF smooth fsce ~
dress, inciosing stamp, Ben vandeH & Co. SoAnr