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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25
The 6ooSefv Rsper.

Bright colors arc not considered en-
reole in Rentlemen's noses. Miss Bird
get McShaughnessy has accepted . eul-
mary situation in the house Of Mrs.
Brown. Among the newest things IN
stockings is the babyis foot. Charley.
Horner has sold his double-bladed jack
knife to Dave Wilkins. Miss Margaret
Scully has relinquished her position as
maid-of-all-work in the family of Deacon
Jones. We are pleased TO hear that
Tommy Tucker has consented TO remain
with Messrs. Towelcrash & Doublewidth /;
Tommy is the favorite cash-boy in the
establishment. and il would have been
difficult TO supply his place had he in
sisted upon retiring. Rumor has 1t that
the beautiful poem In the Weekly G,ssh-
or, beginning "At night the katydid
sings TO the sun that's hid" is from the
graceful pen Of the charming Miss Ad-
dlehead. On dit that Betsey Benner is
soon TO be led to the altar by one Of the
hands ut the gas-factory. We are in .
position 70 state positively thss Mrs.
Thomss' baby - not teething; II was
only collie. John Bourbon II recovering
from his recent attack Of delirium ire
mems. There wss . pleasant little
marble party in Joe Baxter's back yard,
last Saturday afternoon /; it was entirely
informal peanuts were the only re-
freshments served. Barry Blank left for
the Canadas yesterday morning quite
Unexpectedly; the amount has not yet
been ascertained. Billy Brackett had .
candy. scrape ct his fathers residence,
Thursday evening; in the unique
phraseology Of one Of the young gentle
men present, they had . boss time.
Johnny Belcher has been unable TO at
tend his duties ut the saw-mill ON 40
count OF o sore heel Mrs. Fiufy's new
switch In . splendid match for her beau
tiful bay Itresses. The McGillicuddys
have Just returned from Cork, Europe |;
they were the life Of the steerage during
the voyage.-Boston 7ranscript.
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Perfectly Amazed.

In the San Francisco Evening Butte-
tin we observe that Mr.. Rosenthal, of the
we'll known printing firm, Rosenthal q
Roesch, 53S California Street, that city,
said to one Of their reporters: "We all
know of St Jacobs Oil, and are perfectly
amazed at the suddenness of the relief it
affsrds. If you know of any one who Is
suffering with rheumatism, bruise or
sprain. tell them to use st. Jacobs Oil.
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SECRETS OF xENsPAPsR xEx

Says the Toledo Telegram: There ID
probably no newspaper man Of expert
ence In this country who does mot hold
secrets Of Importance in his own mind
which, II made public, would create
. sensation, but would stamp him
a. being unreliable, and consequently
unfit for his profession. The great race
for precedence in the publication Of
news impels him to do his utmost to
outstrip his contemporaries; but
higher feeling, the dictates Of honor,
keeps sacred the trusts reposed. Fre-
quently person would like to know
the authorship Of . certain matter pub
ished, and, whether his efforts are di-
rected 10 pumping the managing editor
or the galley-boy, they are alike fruit
less. Every compositor on a paper, as
o rule, knows the handwriting he sets
up; but if any other persons think they
can learn IL from him-well, let them
try IL - i
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

IT has always been mystery to us
why England and Ireland could not get
along well together, until the other day.
But last week q friend in London sent
us package of English newspapers and
English funny papers, and we have
looked them through. Hereafter our
sympathies are with the Irish. And if
they should ever need any assistance in
freeing themselves from the English
yoke, we trust that it will be furnished
by American generosity.-Peck's San.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

BoNNErs for ladies' wear are now be-
ing made of glass in Venice.
A SARATOGA correspondent asserts
that the visiting ladies are great gam
blers.
IoK-cRxAN stamped with the initials
of the guests is the latest dinner. party
agony.
A GERMAN girl seldom sues for .
breach of promise. She wisely says il
was lucky circumstance, and looks out
for better man without further fuss.
It is a good example to initiate.
"No," BE said, As they congratulated
him ON his engagement. "Tm not 30
particularly charmed with the girl, but
I expectto be very happy. Her mother
is about the best-tempered woman I
know of"
cir ever I marry I shant seek for
mind minds too cold III choose an
emotional woman" "Dont do it." g.
gerry ezclaimed his bald-headsd friend.
"Donf do ii, I inploee you. Ny wiies
an emotional woman"
GxHrLxMAN, by request Of lady
Conductor, put the Lady off at tho
next corner" Polite new conductor
Excuse me, sir; seems as how she's .
behayin' Of herself; don't seem NO occa-
sion for proceedin' to extremes"
A YOUNG man of Port Jarvis was en-
gagged to marry . young lady, but she
retrograded ON him. he then took Q
step farther and proposed to her mother.
They are now bossing that girl together.
-New York Commercial Advertiser.
NEW sale-depsit vaults have besn
built in New York, two Of which are "a
be devoted TO The exclusive uss Of ladies.
We shall see now whether . woman can
keep secret or mot whom abe i provid-
ed with steel-lined vault in which to
incarcerate the same. Chicago Trlb-
une.
MILE. BERrn, who lives in Paris,
has two lovers-Andre, who Is neither
handsome NOR young, but who is rich,
and Paul, who is charming, but who has
not . penny. (Which one do you like
best 2" she was asked. "Ah I" replied
Berthe, 81 love Paul, but prefer n.
Andre"
As rule, when . wedding goes of in
Chicago IL makes terrible noise-like
that OF an exploding cannon. We judge
20, st least, since it il frequently neces-
sary for the local papers to call atten-
ton 90 ~ fscs thst such and such per-
sons were "quistly married Last even
ing by the Rev. Tommy bod or other.-
Graphic.
THOSE who like to depreciate womansl
mental capacity should be informed d
the feat Of Boston lady. who reported
Q speech Of the Hon. Carl Schurx. he
spoke in German, and during his speech
she followed him closely, translating il
into English and writing it in short
hand. It il considered 0 remarkable
performance.
"YEs," " remarked stalwart old lady
Of 70 to her escort, timid young fellow
of AZ summers, "Tve had two husbandl
and am willing to 90 in for . third If
can find him. Do you know Of any
good-looking. well-to-do Widows fhal
wants life partner' :" Al tho foutl
remarked aftervard to some friend
tell you, these old girls do beat fbs old
Henry."-Neso York OonnscrdfGl Ad.
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"How's BUSINESS been with you,
Brown" asked his friend Pingrey. ''Not
very lively" said Brown. "But You
have made something, I suppose ?"
"Oh, yes made an assignment.
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OLD gent" Well, my good man, I
could never buy horse with legs like
that" Gypsy dealer" Wot Legs
Wy, thought yer wanted fast one,
and you'll never see is legs when e gifts
O trottin' T. a sss .g
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

DIR. HEWLETT, of Lake Superior, be-
lieves that dphtheria was brought into
his family by the house cat. It died of
some affection of the throat and glands
of the neck, and violent diphtheria then
attacked two of his children and caused
their death. t..aia 7saa
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

ORIGIN OF TIE CAMP-MEEELN6.
There are those who trace the origin
of the camp-meeting to Old Testament
times, and refer to many passages from
Genesis to the days Of John the Baptist
for proofs. We will, however, consider
its rise rs strictly American, and make
no other mention of the Bible references
than are suggested in the opening para
graph.
The first meeting in the United
States was held in the year 1899, on the
banks of the Red river in Kentucky.
The way it came about was somewhat
peculiar. Two brothers named McGee,
one Methodist and the other Presby-
terian, were on q religious tour from
Tennessee to place called in those days
the "Barrens." They stopped at q set
tlement to attend sacramental occasion
with Presbyterian minister, the Rev.
Mr.. McGreely by name. John McGee.
the Methodist, preached ON invitation,
and his services are described as having
been marked "with great liberty and
power" McGee's brother and the Rev.
Mr.. Hoge followed with sermons, and
their effects were remarkable, as they
produced ''tears of contrition and shouts
of JOY"
The several Presbyterian ministers,
the Rev. Messrs. McGreely, Hoge and
Rankins, left the house, but the McGees
were too powerfully affected to depart.
John was expected to preach again, but
when the time came he arose and in
formed the people that the overpower-
ing nature of his feelings would not al
low of his preaching, and he e1horted
them to surrender their hearts to God.
The excitement is said to have been in
describable. The reports of these won
derful services were heard by the people
in the country round, and many rushed
to the place to see the preachers and
witness the unusual religious exercises.
the meeting house was overfowed, and
an altar was erected to the Lord in the
forest.
This added new interest to the move
ment, and people assembled from far
and near, with provisions and other nee
esaaries for camping out, and remained
several days, living in tents. For the
time denominational divisions seemed to
Ia forootten and the aervicoa woro co,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

= KANSAS OITY, Mo-, Nay B, 1881.
81. b. WARNER & Co.: Sirs-For ten years
endured the tortures Of Bright's Disease. Ply
sicians and their prescriptions were Of no avail.
When everything else failed I resorted to your
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure and was restored
to perfect health. JUSTIN ROBINSON.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

In timbered sections OF the country,
says the Chicago Times, farmers know
that IL II necessary to clear the ground
Of trees before they can raise a crop oe
grain, corn. or grass. In the prairie re-
gions the farmers think that It is necea-
sary TO destroy the old sod before they
can maks much out of the soil that II
covers. They desire u raise "tame
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

sovereign remedy for consumption, but also for
consumptive night-sweats, bronchitis, coughs,
infuenza, splitting of blood, weak lungs, short
ness of breath, and kindred affections Of the
throat and chest. By druggists. gla--< sa
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Gfrts Marrv HAIR sad Fs~d Ows What n
Covers Afserscord.

Covers A|serseerd.
"Talk about women's being deceiv-
ing said old Aunty Sharp. "Why I
what are they to men7 It isn't only that
they 90 of in the morning and don't
come back until night, and have .
chance TO do anything they please al,
that time, and that they can go out ali
the evening, too, and come in with .
latch-key and nobody say anything to
'em; but look ct the way they cover up
their faces A man wouldn't marry .
girl who nsver let him eco her without .
mask, hut sgirl maxriesa man that has hid
den his mouth and chin from her 80 that
she never has had peep at 'em. You'll
see row Of men all alike because they
wear side-whiskers, and another row all
alike because they wear beards, and
another with no difference ut all In 'em.
because they have all mustaches.
"a man can give himself any express
sion he chooses by gcing to barber.
He can be altered into gentsel, dashing,
serious or anything else TO suit the
taste Of the girl he wants and under all
that he may have the mean little mouth
Of q misss, or the big chin Of . brute, on
q smile Ike Sstan's. Girls never thinh
Of it Thsy marry hair and. find oui
what IL covers afterwsrd.
AS for me, II I was girl again, and
Simeon Sharp had ever worn any hair on
his face, which he didn't, should say
TO him when he proposed: Simeon,
not until see what you look like.
Shave smooth, and, according as you
please me then, I'll say Yes or No.
don't believe in going to grab-bag fol
o husband / want to- know what hs
really is, and how can II I never se.
his MOUTH"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

To COUGH and at the same time be enter
tanning is impossible. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
will reach your case. Price rs cents bottle.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

DR. PrERcE's Pellets little liver pills
(sugar- r-coated) purify the blood, speedily cor
rect all disorders of the liver, stomach, and
bowels. By druggists
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25
Dosssostte- Ecossosssas.

GOLDEN FRosr1Na. Handsome and
delicious frosting can be make by using
the yelk Of eggs instead of the whites.
Proceed exactly rs for ordinary frosting.
It will harden just as nicely as that does.
This is particularly good for orange
cake, harmonizing with the color Of the
cake in q way to delight the soul Of those
who love rich ooloring.
FRUIT Pm.-Make pie of canned
janmed Strawberries, raspberries or
peaches. One cup new milk or cream !;
one half teaspoonful Of corn starch, dis
solved i'll little cold milk ono tAble-
spoonful Of sugar whites Of two eggs
beaten to stiff froth. Boil three min
utes. When quite cold taAs TOP crust
from pie, pour ON the rnixture, teplace
crust, sprinkle VIII pewdssed drugs md
set away 10 cool.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25


A barn-yard IN this country Is . sort of
out-of-door prison designed 10 keep stock
from wandering about and getting into
mischief. It il composed Of > Hence on
the outside and collection Of mud,
water and manure. The ground is gen.
orally 10 wet that cattle, horses and
sheep can not lie down without being
made very uncomfortable as we'll as
dirty. In Great Britain improved stock
yards have recently been fitted mp that
give good satisfaction. A large portion
Of them is covered by roof that pro-
tects the ground beneath from rain. As
lumber is high, this roof is generally
made of sheet metal covered with paint.
II il held in place by iron columns or
supports Of masonry. The ground be-
meath the roof is raised and covered
with cement or clay. The ground out
side the roof Is paved, 50 that there is no
mud. The water trough is nnder the
ROOD, ~ il . vessel for holding salt Per-
nanent feed racks are located sandef
md outside the roof. Yards Of this ki1d
insure comfort 10 stock during storms
Of rain and snow. ThsS also pre<ent
waste Of food. The manure placed be-
meath the roof is kept dry. and, of
course, does not leach. It is thought
that the saving effected in the matter of
manure Is sufficient to pay the cost Of
making the roof There is also great
saving in feed. These covered yards
afford all the comforts that stables do,
and allow stock An opportunity for ex-
ercise in the open air. Their cost is
trifing when compared with the good
they accomplish. An Improvement in
stock-yards ID greatly needed in this
country. As at present constructed
they cause the waste Of food and ma
nure, and are sources Of discomfort to
the animals confined in them. Chicago
Times.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

The voltaic Belt Co., Marshall. Mich, will
send DR.. Dyes celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts
and Appliances, ON trial for thirty days, to men
(young or old) who are afflicted with nervous
debility, lost vitality and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing complete restoration Of vitality
and manhood. Address as above.
N. B.-No risk is incurred, - thirty days
trial is allowed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

Beautiful Women
Are made pallid and unattractive by functional
irregularities. which DR.. Pierce's "Favorite
Prescription will infallibly cure. Thousands
of testimonials. By druggists.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

PURE cod-liver oil, from selected livers, on
the sea shore, by Caswell, Hazard 4 Co., N. Y.
once taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians
declare it superior to all other oils.
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Rol1foes.

Ths practice Of thinning potstos
vines 10 two STALKS in each hill,
when they exceed that number, b in
doxssd, sftsE many annual triAls, by .
coerespondsnt Of tho Ansericsn Guilt
vasor. This ID done q the hoeing time
tho superAuous (weakest) stalks being
treated as weeds. The effect ID, - may
be supposed, N increase of largo hand
some tuberk
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

CBAppED hands, face, pimples and rough skin
cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by Cas-
we'll, Hazard Co., New York
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

A DULL head and bilious stomach can be
best conquered by Kidney-Wort.
THE highest perfection of reason is to
know that there is an infinity of truth
beyond its reach.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25

Flies and Bugs.
Flies, reaches. ants, bedbugs, rats, mice,
gophers, chipmunks cleared out by Rough on
Rats" 15c.
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HrsocHlsr i the homage vice pays 70
Vixtue. sss-sssss
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-25
1 SOUTHERN SCHOOL EPISODE.

a
A young woman teaching school in
Marion county has man 40 years of
age attending the school. He missed
his lessons, whereupon the teacher an.
nounced her intention to open the pores
of the skin with q switch, to see if she
could teach him something in that way.
He fatty declared that he could not
take o whipping, and would quit school
first. Finally she left it to a vote of the
scholars as to whether she should whip
him. The youngsters were unanimously
in favor of war. The young woman
then gathered the bearded scholar by
the collar, and, to his utter astonish-
ment, gave him sound threshing. He
is now disgusted with the school bust
ness, and believes the whole thing a
farce.-Mario,s County (Ga.) Argus.
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TRUE
Temperance

Is not signing a pledge
or taking a solemn oath that
cannot be kept, because of
thenon-removal ofthe cause
liquor. The ewayto make
a man temperate is to kill
the desire for those dreadful
artificial stimulants that car
ry so many bright intellects
to premature graves, and
desolation, strife and un-
happiness into so many
families.
Itisafact! Browns IRON
BITTERs, true non-alcohol-
ic tonic, made in Baltimore,
Md, by the Brown Chemical
Company, who are old drug
gists and in every particu-
lar reliable, will, by remov-
ing the craving appetite of
the drunkard, and by curing
the nervousness, weakness,
and general i'll health result
ing from intemperance. do
more to promote temperance,
in the strictest sense than
any other means now known.
It is a we'll authenticated
fact that many medicines,
especially 'bitters,' are noth-
ing butcheap whiskeyvilely
concocted for use in local
option countries. Such is
not the case with BRowN's
IRON B1TTERs. Itisamedi-
cine, a cure for weakness
and decay IN the nervous.
muscular, and digestive or
gans Of the body, produc-
ing good, rich blood, health
and strength. Try one bot
tie. Price SI.oo.
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CERTAINLY an elegant remedy for all
aches and pains is st. Jacobs Oil. says
DIR. J. Turner, of Shirrell's s Ford, N. c.,
in the Ravenswood CIV. Va.) Nes0s.
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TRY the new brand Spring Tobacco.
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grass" and believe that the only way to
obtain it is to destroy the "wild graA,"
root and branch, as preliminary to SOW
ing the Sod that Il to produce it. Now
thst the prailis grass is becoming scarce
IN the paris of the West that have been
longest settled, farmers have commenced
10 appreciate - value. Many now ack-
nov1edge IL excellence for stock in
either the green or the dry state. They
think that it affords the most healthy
food for stock Of al kinds, and that It il
especially valuable for horses. Many
have also found out that the easiest way
TO obtain cultivated grasses for grazing
purposes is to SOW the seed on an un-
broken prairie sod. By 30 doing they
retain the prairie grass till such times -
they have something else to take its
place. Many Of the most intelligent
dairymen in Illinois declare that they
have obtained thsir best pastures by
leaving the prairie sod and gradually in
Producing the best pasture grasses and
clovers. They hnd firm sod and par
tial shade favorable to the clover.
When sown ON loose soil, the surface of
which is bare, the seed does not germi-
nate at all. or the young plants die
shortly after they make their appear
ance. Farmers should hesitate before
they conclude to break q prairie sod
with view Of obtaining better past
ure. The operation is an expensive
one, and does not always result in secur-
ing the kind OF pasture they want.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-04
A Voice from aoochlana.

GoocHLAND COUNTY, VA, July 30. lSS2.-As
the time for making ready for the November
election OF Members Of the United States House
of Representatives is drawing nearer, day by
day, it is but natural that the sixteen thou
sand voters OF the Seventh District" should be
looking around them for a standard-bearer to
lead them in that contest The issues involved
are of the most vital importance to every one
Of us, and feel justified in taking the liberty
of giving the "Old Tenth Legion knowledge
of the views and wishes of our end Of the Dis
trict. We want a candidate presented by the
District Convention for our suffrages for whom
1t will be not only q duty but pleasure to
work, day and night, until the sun sets on the
day of election, when we will surely see him
counted in by large and enthusiastic MAORI
ty. And, Mr.. Editor, among the many gallant.
self-sacrifcing, and devoted sons who always
stand ready, in every sense Of the word. to do
battle for every interest held dear by every fair
daughter and brave son of our beloved old
Commonwealth, there is one u1on whom the
eyes of all seem to rest as peculiarly fitted for
the duties and responsibilities that will de-
volve upon the Democratic standard bearer in
the coming campaign, and who has proved
himself equal to every emergency and true to
every trust confided to his keeping. Would
you know his name? With pride and pleasure
tell you. voters of the Valley, 1t is Charles T.
O'Ferrall of Rockingham. GoOCHLAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-04

SAD Aoc1DENT.-The Bridgewater correspon-
dent of the Rockingham Register furnishes the
following particulars Of the fatal accident to
BENZ. F. Thomas which occurred last Saturday
week: "At an early hour, young man by the
name Of BENZ. F. Thomas. about twenty years
OF age, while engaged at work at the saw mill
of Abram Click. on Silver Creek, became en-
tangled in the machinery and had his right
leg SO fearfully crushed as to cause his death In
q few hours after. DR.. Minor. of Bridgewater,
was summoned to the aid of the unfortunate
sufferer, and called in council several of her
physicians. but he was past human skill and
his spirit took its flight to rest with that of his
father, the Rev. Daniel Thomas, who died sew
eral years ago. He was buried at Beaver Creek
Church on Sabbath last, where the funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. John Flory aided
by Revs. Solomon CARRIER and John A. Miller.
The sermon was an impressive one and de-
nvered to a very large congregation Of sorrow-
ing relatives and friends.
Young Thomas was In many respects very
remarkable man. and particularly noted for
his honor, integrity and amiability Of charac-
ter and intelligence and could he have lived
would doubtless have proven himself a worthy
son of an illustrious sire.'