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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10

A PRETTY WOMAN.-A pretty woman is
one of the institutions of the country-an
angel in dry goods and glory. She makes
sunshine, blue sky and happiness wherever
she goes. Her path is one of delicious ro-
ses, perfume and beauty. She is sweet
poem, written in rare curls and choice cali
co, and good principles. Men stand up be-
fore her as so many admiration points, to
melt into cream and then butter. Her
words float around the ear like music, birds
Of paradise, OF the chimes of sabbath bells.
Without her, society would lose its truest
attractions, the church its frmest reliance,
and young men the very best comtortcrs
and company. Her influence and gencrosi-
ty restraints the vicious, strengthens the
faint hearted Wherever you find the vir-
tuous woman, you also find fireside boquets,
clean cloths, order, good living, gentle
hearts, music, and light and modern insti-
tutions generally. She is the flower of hu-
manity, and her inspiration is the breath of
heaven.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10
RELIEF
FOR THE
Families of Soldiers.

V'HE Commissioners Of Holmes County, Ohio
have met at the Office of the County Audit
or in the town of NIllershurg, for the purpose Of
To the several townships the funds
for the Relief of Families of Volunteers, accord
ing to the Act passed March q, a: D. 1855
hereby notified to appear for the purpose OF
drawing abe fund thus apportioned.
JOHN WEITMAN, Auditor.
October y, lSji-w2
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10

A WINDY PoEM-A fellow, who we
could be prevailed upon to name, med
itating upon the surroundings of the present
season perpetrated and enclosed to us the
following:
The wind 1t blew.
The snow it flew,
And raised particular thunder
With skirts and hoops,
And chicken cOopS
And all such kinds of plundcr.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10
100000 MORE MEN
w ANTED-

As men are scarce I Will take women and
children in my Call to buy
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10


A PRoPANE DARKEy.-A humane aboli-
ton woman at Hudson in Summit county,
during recent rush Of "loyal and intclli-
peut free American of African decent 10
that locality, took piry on poor ragged
boy Of decidedly da k complexion, and
concluded to give him q home in her family
After being decontly clothed Bud was as
happy as a coon in II hcn-coop, aud soon
was as fat as a prize pig. The good woman
was pleased with her success, and all went
on swimmingly until one day she heard him
use the Lords name in anything but rev.
erential manner. Calling Bud to her she
proceeded to lecture him upon the enornity
of the deed, telling him that he would GER
tainly go to Tophet unless he stopped his
swearing.
What kind off place am datY
1T is lake of fire and birthstone
'Fiah and birthstone, Missus?'
Yes, and you will be put into it and
burned for ever and ever
But poor Bud burn all up, Missus!
mo you won't; you will keep burning but
never be consumed
But | neber could stand it'
You will have to stand it, replied the
woman, somewhat at loss for words to
make him understand the meaning.
We'll, replied the juvenile contraband,
if kin stand it, don't care a d--d!' and
Immediately began to whistle Down in
Dixie
| THE LAST PIECE OF SILVER. Since the
advent of Aboltionism to power, we have
not heard the jingle of the pure coin-Silver
and Gold-but in their stead we have Lin.
coin Scabs,' as our present currency, under
Lincoln rule, is termed in Canada. The fol.
lowing parody is not bad:
'Tis the last piece of silver
Left cleaning alone;
All its glittcring companions
Have vanished-are gone;
No Hip Of it's kindred
No levy is nigh
To reflect back Its brightness
Or give dye for dye!
They have left me-a lone one
The last silver gem;
Each bright piece Is spended,
Go spend me with them.
And kindly, oh, send me
| With those that have fled,
Where my mates of the pocket
i Are boarded and dead!
7 On soon may follow.
When partners wont stay
And from cash shining circle,
/ The gems drop away
When good fps have vanished
And quarters have flown!
Oh, who would inhabt
This pocket alone?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10
MiIlersburg Select School
Thomas O. voorhes' Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given thai the undersigned
~ has been duly appointed aud qualified as
of the estate of Thomas O. Noor-
lcs, late OF Holmes county, Ohio, decd.
SAMUEL WORRIES.
October 20, 1851.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10

TERRIBLE.-The Republican, has hum
bug story about its party friends being in
terlered with at the election in this place.
There was not the least unlawful interfer-
ence with free vote in this place Some
three years ago, Jenkins Mulvane worked
until . o'clock one night to raise a mob to
attack Washington Cowan, and it was this
that caused Mr.. Cowan to give him few
'sockdolagers" on Tuesday. The ''enter-
tainment' had not the slightest reference
to voting. Democrats took Mr.. Cowan off
and enabled Mulyane to escape before he
received such chastisement as nearly all
said he deserved. Now, that the election
is over, Griffith might stop lying for little
season.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10

ABOUT EGGs.--A little incident trans
pired in this town last Monday which ex-
cited considerable laughter. Sheriff Nelson
went out to get some eggs; not being able to
find any in store or grocery he accosted a
woman carrying basket, asked her if she
had eggs to sell, which being answered in
the affirmative the sheriff proceeded to ex-
anime the hen fruit and asked the price.
Twenty eight cents dozen, was the
prompt reply.
Isn't that rather high ma ann sug-
gested the sheriff.
High Blame the bit Ifyou wur hen,
Mr.. Nelson, would you be willing to lay eggs
for less than twenty-eight cents a dozen
when calico is fifty cents a yard AK you
now? ?'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10
1 1SG4E. 1864.
N e w G. obs.
Second Addition.
Cheap stock,
Large Stock,
AND MOST
Desirable Stock,
To be found at
NrYrDDvryN ATTIC

Young Lady, II you want CHEAP DRESS,
GO TO CHERRYHOLMES.
From tets, to 81 80 per yard. If you want to
buy Calico at l2lz cts, per yard
GO TO CHERRYHOLMES.
II you want TO see a Large and Cheap Stock Of
all kinds of fancy and staple Goods
GO TO CHERRYHOLMES.
Cheap Brown and Eeached Muslins
AT CHERRYHOLMES.
Large and Cheap Stock Of summer Pants stun
AT CHERRYHOLMES.
shirting, Stripes, Ticking Kentucky Jane, &C.,
AT CHERRYHOLMES.
Ladies' Hats, fine assortment, and very Cheap
AT CHERRYHOLMES.
Men and Boys Hats, the Largest Stock in town.
AT CHERRYHOLMES.
CARPETS! CARPETSl CARPETS!
At very low Prices
AT CHERRYHOLMES.
shoes! Shoes! shoes!
large Stock of Shoes has Just been received
AT CHERRYHOLMES.
The Cheapest stock Of Goods In Holmes, or any
other county, will be found
AT CHERRYHOLMES.
CALL AND SEE TIIEM!
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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10

Pass IT ALONG. Yes, pass it along,
whether you believe it or not-that one
sided whisper against the character of a
virtuous female. You you don't believe
it, but you will use your influence to bear
up Il false report and pass it as current -
Strange creatures are mankind How
many regulations have been lost by sur
prise How many hearts have bled by a
whisper How many benevolent deeds
have been chilled by a shrug of the shoul-
der! How many individuals have been
stunned by gentle, mysterious hint !
How many graves have been dug by false
report. Yet you will pass the slandel
along-you will pass it above the waters by
wag of the tongue, when you might sink
it forever. Destroy the passion for telling
tale, we pray you; lisp not word tina,
may destroy the character of another, and
as far as you are concerned the SANDER will
die.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10

TIE LAST ROSE OF SUMNER.-The words
of this charming old song, SO full of
tender pathos, were brought forcibly to
mind day or two since, on receiving
from young lady the present of fresh and
beautiful boquet, for which she has our
thanks and best wishes. The early flowers
have long since faded and gone" and
those that made up the boquet were the
'lone ones" that had wthstood the autum
nal frosts, and bright and beautiful still,
were not yet ready to follow their lovly
companions into shadowy decay But
now
Where are the flowers, the fair young flowers
That lately sprang and stood,
In brighter light and softer air
a bcauteUuS siSterhOOd.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10
Fl ARD w ARE!
=. X. WERLICH

Invites the atten-
tion OF the people OF
Holmes County Ia
his very large and
complete stock Of
Hardware, IN on
which viii he found
Cutlery Of all kinds,
such as Pen Knives
Pocket Knives, Car
VerS, Table Knives
Forks and spoons
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10
kCCH'S CORNER
Deposit your Ticket and
TRY YOUR LUCK :
KOCH'S CORNER,

THE undersigned having taken the entire
control NJ That favorite place Of resort to
those who want good goods,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10

AMERICAN AGRICULTURIsT.- This is one
of the best agricultural papers in the count
ry. 1t is published monthly, each number
contains over 90 pages. The terms hereto
fore have been 81 year, and subscriptions
for 1865 will be received at that price until
the lst of December; after that time the
terms, invariably in advance, will be, one
copy $3.50; four copies $500; ten copies
$1,000; twenty or more copies s each.
The German edition is $500; four copies
500; six copies Sl0,0 90; ten or more copies,
81 so each.
Any person sending twenty subscribers,
will be presented with one dozen of the
Great "Agriculturist Strawberry plants, if
desired, to be forwarded next Spring, unless
especially preferred now. Address, ORANGE
JUDD, ii Park Row New York City.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10
BUYING FOR CASH

Enables those who do 50 20 sell q little cheaper
than those who still buy on the credit system.
Our motto Will he
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10
Quick Sales and Small Profits

The Cash buyer will find II to his advantage
to give us "A call, as we are determined to offer
extra Inducements to such ss deal with US.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-10

Respectfully informs the public that notwith-
standing the price Of goods has advanced, yet
ne thinks he can readily convince those want
4 ny goods and Will give him "A call, Dlat
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-01-12
The Fox.

Perhaps Of all our untamed quadrupeds the
fox has obtained the widest and most familiar
reputation, from the time Of Pilpay and Alsop
to the present day HIS recent tracks still give
variety to u winters walk have started, with
such q tiptoe Of expectation, as If were on the
trail Of the spirit itself which resides 10 the
wood, aud expected soon to catch it 10 it's lair
am curious to know what mas determined
its graceful curvatures, and how surely tbey
were coacldent with the fluctuations of come
mind know which way mind wended
what horizon it faced by the setting Of these
trucks, and whether 1t moved slowly or rapidly
by their greater or less intervals and dstlnctness.
4 for the swlltest step leaves yet lasting trace
Sometimes you Will see the trails OF many 10
gether, and where they have gAmJolled and
gone through a hundred eyolutons, which tes
tlly to a singular listlessness and leisure 10 ma
ture.
When see fox run across the pond on the
snow, with The careessness OF freedom, or at IN
teryals trace his course in the sunshine along
the ridge OF a bill, give up to him sun and
earth as to their true proprietor. lie does not
60 in tho sun, but it seems to follow him, and
and there is u visible sympathy between him and
il. Sometimes, when the snow los light, and
but five or SIX inches deep, you may give chase
and come up with one on foot, In sucha Oh Use
be will show remarkable PRESENCE of nina.
choosing only the safest direction, though he
may lose ground byit Notwithstanding his
fright, he will take no step which is not beau
tiul. His pace is a sort Of leopard canler, as il
he were IN nowise impeIed BY the snow, but
were outstanding his strength all the while.
When the ground is uneven, the course is a Sc.
ries Of graceful curves, conforming to tho shape
Of surface. lie runs as though there was not a
bone 10 his back Occasionally dropping bis
muzzle to he ground lor a rod Or two, then tor.
ing his head aloit, when satisfied of his course.
When he comes to declIyl.y, he will put his
loreleet together, and slide swiftly down il.
showing the snow before him. le treais 90
softly that you would hardly hear it from any
nearness, and yet with such expression that i
would not be quite inaudible at any distance
THoTeau
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-01-12

We have so frequently spoken Of the inpot-
lance Of good SET OF tools on every farm, that
we fear our readers will think the subject II
lavorite one With as So 1t lie, and at the risk
Of trespasyug upon the readers patience, we
again present it, There is in man, what may
be termed, i" making instinct, and our houses,
garments, ships, machinery, and 10 fact, every
thiug we use, are the practical results OF this in
ttinct How important then that this faculty
be cultivated, and that the idea be ut once and
forever abandoned that none but mechanics re-
quire this great element OF usefulness and hap.
pIness Whatever a man occupation, whether
he be a farmer, a merchant, an artist or a me-
charlie there arc hourly occasions for its prac-
tical application. Being thus general in its use
tulnesp, the cultivation Of this constructive fac
ulty should be a primary consideration with pa.
rents, but more particularly with farmers who
lave sons whom they design to be their success.
ors upon the farm. Skill IN the use Of tools ID
If incalculable advantage to him who ills the
sol II enables him 10 do many things which
others cannot we'll do for him, and do them bet
ter and cheaper IL gives useful employment tC
many an otherwise idle hour. Ii prompts bin
to add thousand little conyeniences to the housC
aud farm, which but for this skill would never
be made In word, 1t ls the carrying out, ii
fuller sense, Of the design Of the Creator, wher
be implanted this faculty OF cCnstructlvenes
within HIM Let it then be cultivated in chill
dren Indulge the propensity to make water
wheels and miniature wagons kites and TOY
boats, sleds aud houses, anything IN fact which
will serve to develop and render it practically
useful Give the boys good pocket knives and
what is better, give them good workshop
Employed in it, they will not only be kept ou
OF mischief, but they will be strengthening thei
muscles, cxereis ng their mental powers, anC
fitting themselves for greater usefulness, wbel
they shall be called upon to take their place ii
ranks OIL men Philadelphia Cuihria
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-01-12
The Amercon Stock Journal thus speaks o.
these hogs

The Americon Stock Journal thus speaks OF
these hogs
F" The Chester County pigs are known by
their white color, great length and depth OF
carcass, small heads and offal parts, capacity
for growing to a large size, attaining to great
weight Of six or seven hundred pounds They
are estimated to make one pound per day till
two years old, and have been killed weighing
over 900 lbs. One was exhibited in Pbiladel-
phia last winter as we are informed that
weighed over 1000 lbs But farmers do not
value so much these very growtbg animals, pre-
irrrng hog waloh wDll weigh $50 to $50 lbs.
With an equal amount Of food, the Chester
County hog will probably make more and better
pork than any other breed OF hogs For acii-
~ OF iatteniug, they are said to be uuequaled
BY any other large breed. 4"
Mr. Ami Wilson, of Fairfax, lately saugh-
tered pig of this breed, nine months old,
which weighed 385 pounds
A Bio Cow. MIR. W. +, Chamberlain Of
Albany, lately killed a COW which dressed Of
79l lbs Of beef, and yielded ITO lbs of rough
tallow besides.
ANCIENT APPLEs.--Bradoy Barlow Of st.
Adams has presented the Messenger folks with
several apples (Roxbuy Rus,cts) raised by him
swo seasons ago. The apples are not decayec
in the least.
! fhrfg t,K.I.,. = r..
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-01-12

The following " item for housekeepors" We
copy from the Baltimore Clipper, which is as
we'll adapted to this meridian as any other.
Az butter is now selling at a very steep price,
With prospect Of going still higher, it becomes
necessity 10 a great many families to save it
as much as possible. lady who is a famous
housekecpor, recommends an economical plan
Tor making cake without butter, which may be
useful to our lady readers Take piece OF
fat salt pork, melt it down and stranit through
a piece Of coarse thin muslin Set it aside
until cool 1t is then white and firm, and may
be used like butter in any kind Of cake In
pound cake she assures us it is delicious. She
says that after one trial she never used butter
again"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-01-12

At which The customer is puzzled hesitates,
aud the horse is entering the stable again, when
he breaks out explosively
''-- Well Squire, here's your money but
you're the most thunderin Uneasy man for d
dcker ever traded With Il say that for VI? .
Aud the horse is transferred to hls keeping.
Spose you throw in the halter aud blanket,
Squire, don't yeY
4" Give him the halter and blanket, Patrick .
And, you ant nary curry comb you don I
use, you could LEI me haye?'
" GIVE him cqrrycomb, Pat
esquire you're cIerg man Got mosI
through yr haydn
" Nearly
+" Wen, I'm glad ont HID Ai4eer ketchir
weather up our way.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-01-12

The popular idea IS that when muskrats build
their houses high the winter will be Of more
than ordinary severity, and as it is alleged that
the muskrats have been building high this season
the present winter is to be very cold one An
old trapper controyetis this idea, and says that
the cause of the h gh building IS the anticipated
high water In very cold winters, the water in
the streams aud marshes is low aud muskra,s
do not thor want lofty houses He thinks the
probabilities are that we shall have u large
amount Of rain aud mud the present season.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-01-12
A Genuine Horse Jockey.

The following " horse trade in Ike Marvel 8
new book One of the conditions of making
money by farm is the necessity Of COM tant
dickerng, duty which was not at all to his
taste, and which he endeayored t. shirk as tar
as possible by handing it over to his shrewd
foreman, But sometimes a customer arrives
who insists on talking with the boss
Such an one had dropped IN, on a morning in
which you happen to De deeply engaged. lIe
wishes 10 Z" take a lock at a horse which he
has seen advertised for sale. The stable is free
to his observation, and the attentive Pat is at
hand but the customer wants to talk with the
F" Squire
Its a staunch Canadian horse, for which you
have no further use. You paid Tor him, six
months ago, a hundred and fifty dollars, and
YOU now name hundred dollars as hs pr &c.
never yet met man who sold a horse Tor as
much as he saye-unless he were jockey
never expect 10.
Motnln, Squire,
Good morn ngp
81" Bin a lookln at y er boss.
" An"
"Middlin' lump Of boss. !"
" Yes nice horse.
" D'n know as you know it, but sioh hosses
ant SO salable as they was spell back !"
" Ah!n
They're gittin a fancy for bigger HOSES. :"
Silence.
" Put that pony to a heavy cart, and he
wouldn't do nothln'.'
You are mistaken; he's capital cart
horse
4. NNnu | H., a., k,,4 ,uk,4 ~ L. IL
with lighush load, Don't call him spawned
do ye2'
(" No, perfectly sound -
" That looks kinder like a spavin" -rubbin
his hind of leg.
" Ant much Of a boss doctor, be ye -
mot much.
" Don't kick, dooz he ?"
" No
Them little kanucks is apt to kick, ;"
Silence, aud an inpatient movement, which
work off by pulling out my watch.
What time o'day's got to be ?"
Eleven.
Thunder must be goin should lik,
to trade, Squire but guess can't agree.
spose you'd be askln as much as--sxty-or-
seventy dollars Tor that are hoss-woodu' t We p
"A hundred dollars Is the price, and CAV,
dIty more.
q Don't say Gayea thuudern' sight toc
much, Squire,
"Pat, YOU may put up the horse. d on
think tue gentleman wants him.
" Look o'here, squlre--et you was to say
something lke-seyenty or--seyenty five dol
lars, nowhere might be some use IN talkln' >
Not one bit OF use, = umpatiently) Turning
on my heel
Say Sqoire-eyer had him to plow p
Yes
+" Work well 2"
+" Perfectly we'll
" fractous, any Them kanucks is contra
~ critters when they We IN nd to be.
" lie is quite gentle
That's good r int, but them that's work
ed till they glt quiet, kinder glts the spirit los
cut on 'em-an't 50 brisk when you put'cm t.
a wagin, don you and 1t so Squre1'
Not az all"
How old, Squire, did ye say he was7 tlook
ing in his mouth again.
/" Seyen,
"WeIl--l guess be is good many fggeri
higher that, than ho is to tow--any way
Patrick, you had better put this horse up.
Hold on squire" and taxing out his purse
he counts out--"se yenty--egbty -and i've
and two-and flty--there, Squire, tain
worth tslkln, about; I'll split the differences
with ye, and take the hoes. y -
! Patrick, put himrun"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-01-12

CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner VI Patents
" have no hesitation in assuring inventors tat they
cannot employ person mere competent an trustworthy
and more capable oru,tin theft apr ca ions IN torn
q secure Tor them early sua lavumbt Iteration at
the Patent um,e,h EDMUND BURKE.
ll1le tumm iinner "a Patents
Nj r. u Eddy has made Tor nv thutrcn applications
on all but one ct sHch patents had been tanted and
that is nHw pending. Suth unmstakable prbof at great
talent and ability hts part leads 10 recommend ali
In entofs to apply nlm 10 secure their aipnta a.
they may be OF having the faithful attention be.
st0egd on theft casts and Alytg reasonable charge IS
JonN RAG ANT
During eight months, the su sntihef Ia course 4 his
aFee paeuet, mate on twice rejected apple ttous IA.
esn appeals eeey uHe ct which detdtd tn hts ntuf
hy the commissioner Of patents. r. EnDN.
Hesloa, Dee 10, lsUa 81