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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
From the Rev. ]. NJ. Lyons, formerly Pastor Of
the Columbus, n. j.. and Mddletown, Pa.
Now of New Rophclle New York

DR.. C NJ Jackson-Dear Sir: I feel it pleas.
ure thus, OF my own accord, to bear testimony
to the excellence of the German Bitters Some.
years since being much afflicted with Dyspep-
sia, used them with very beneficial results.
| have often recommended them to persons
ieebled by that tormenting disease, and have
heard from them the most hattering testimoni-
ais as to their great value. In cases of general
debility, believe 1t to be tonic that cannot be
surpassed. j. NJ LYONS.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
The First & Last Call

A Ill persons knowing themselves indebted to
~ the firm of Mcdowell Il Patterson by Note
or Book account, will please call and settle by
the 18th OF January, for after that date all ac-
counts will be left In proper hands for collection
MCDOWELL. Il PATTERSON.
Dec. IL, lS8i-w3
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
From Rev. ]. Newton Brown, d. d. editor of
the Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge
and Christian Chronicle Philadelphia

From Rev. j. Newton Brown, d. D. editor of
the Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge
and Christian Chronicle, Philadelphia.
Although not disposed to favor or recommend
Patent Medicines in general, through distrust
of their ingredients and effects / vet know OF
no sufficient reason why u man may not testify
to the benefits he believes himself to have re-
ccived from any simple preparation in the hope
that he may thus contribute to the benefit of
others.
do this the more readily in regard to Hoof-
lands German Bitters, prepared by Dr. c. NJ.
jackson, OF this city, because was prejudiced
AGAINST them ipr many years, under the i'm
preston that they We're chiefly an alcoholic
mixture. nm indebted to my friend, Robert
shoemaker, Esq, for the removal of this preju-
try them when suffering from great and long
continued debility. The use of three bottles OF
these bitterS at the beginning of the present
year, was followed by evident reie eff and restor-
alton to q degree of bodily and mental vigor
which had not felt for six months before and
had almost dcspaired of regaining. / therefore
thank God and my friend for directing me to
the use OF them. j. NEWTON BROWN,
Philadelphia.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
Attachment Notice.

T. a. TAYLER, pl'H. Before John Lindsey,
C. A. STuBAs, dert ship, Holmes Co, O.
nN the 2lst day ofNovember, 1894 said Justice
~ issued an order of at tachment In the ABOVE
action for the sum OF Thirty-hye Dollars.
Dec. Is, lS6i-w3
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
From the Rev. Thos. Winter Pastor OF Roxbor'
ough Baptist Church.

DIR. Jackson-Dear Sir: ! feel IL due to your
excellent preparation, Hoofiand German Bit
tation it has obtained. have for years, at
times, been troubled with great disorder in my
head and nervous system. | was advised by
friend to try bottle of your German Bitters,
| did so, and have experienced great and unex
pccted relief; my health has been very materi-
ally benefited. ] confidently recommend the
article where meet with cases similar to my
own, and have been assured by many OF their
good effects. r. WINTER,
Roxborough, Pa.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
From the Rev. Jos. ii. Kennard Pastor OF the
10th BnDtiSt Church.

DIR. Jackson:-Dcar Sir:-I have been freouent-
ly requested to connect my name with COM
of different kinds of medic but
the practice as out of my appropriate
sphere, have in all cases declined; but with a
clear proof in various instances, and Particular
~ tn my family, of the usefulness of DIR. Hoof-
lands German Bitters, depart for once from
my usual course, To express my full conviction
that, for general debility of the system and
pecially for Liver Complaint, II is safe and VAL
liable preparation. In some cases It may fall;
but usually, doubt not, it will be very benef-
cial to those who suffer from the above cause.
Yours, respectfully, j. II. KEN NNARD,
Eighth below Coates Street, Phila.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
NiOsDy Wounded.

The report that the rebel General MIosnY
was mortally wounded turns out to be that
he was badly wounded, but it is not consid-
cred dangerous
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
From Rev. Warren Randolph, Pastor of Baptist
Church, Germantown, Penn.

DIR. c. NJ. lackson-Dear Sir:-Personal expe-
ricncc enables me to say that regard the Ger
man Bittcrs prepared by you as most excel
lent medicine. In cases of fsevere cold and gem
eral debility have been greatly benefited by
the use of the Bitters and doubt not they will
produce similar effects on Others
Yours, truly, WARREN RANDOLPH
Germantown, Pa.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05

From Rev. j. 3. Herman, of the German Refor-
Dr. Jackson-Respected Sir: I have been
troubled with Dyspepsia nearly twenty, years.
and have never used any medicine that ulu me
ms much good ms Hoonand's Bitters. am very
much improved in health, after having taken
five bottles. =. ,,,n,,>,
Yours, with respect, D. .. HERMAN.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05

-N'f VII DtsP'TNt NTItffVlI,
have known Hoohand's German Btters IA
vorably for II number of years. l have used
them in my own family, and have been ro plea
sed With their effects that was induced to rec
ommend them to many others, and know That
they have operated in strikingly beneficial
manner. take great pleasure in thus publicly
proclaiming this fact, and calling the attention
of those afflicted with the diseases for which
they are recommended to these Bitters know
ing from experience that my recon- me ndation
Will be sustained. do this more cheerfully as
loofand's Bittcrs is intended to benefit the af-
flicted, and is mot rum drink"
Yours truly, LEVI j. BECK.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
COrnStalk Cutter for Sale.

I have one of wilson's Telegraph Fodder Cut
J ters, of No. 2, size-the best Cutter In use for
hand powcr--which will sell for something less
than Il could now be bought at the shop and
brought here. 1t is new, has never been used,
Apply Immediately, personally or by letter to
GEORGE SMITH,
Shanesvile Tuscarawas county, Ohio.
December 18th, "a.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05

From Rev. J. II. Turner, Pastor of Hedding NJ.
T.. Church, Philada.
DR.. Jackson:-Dear Sir-Having used your
German Btters in my family frequently am
prepared to say that it has been of great service
i believe that in most cases of general debility
of the system IL Is the safest and most valuable
remedy ofwhich have any knowledge.
Yours, respectfully, j. II. TURNER,
No. 728 N Nineteenth st.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05

Post once, and
Revenue stamps,
In large or small quantities, for sale at the
BOOK STORE.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
Spseial Aotiers.

railroad Time Table.
G. u. & &. RAIL ROAD.
Trains leave Mllcrsburg as follows:
iW A. VI
J.. NJ.
Arrive at Mllcrsburg:
Accommodation n.,..,..,......."..,..."..2 2lS +. VI.
Express '''h 4. NJ
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05

PuOTOGRAEHIC ALBUMS.
nj the BOOK STORE
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05

81 per BOttIt--IlHI1 % y
Small Size-75 cents per bottle-half doz. "a 00
BEWARE OF COUNTERFElTS.
See that the signature of &C. NJ. JACKSON
is on the Wrapper of each bottle.
should your nearest druggist not have the ar
ticle do not be put off by any of the ntox xcatiHg
preparations that may be offered in Its place, but
send to us, and we will forward, securely packed
by express.
Principal once q Manufacsory,
No. 63l Arch Street, Philadelphia.
JONES g. EVANS,
fsuccessors to C. NJ. Jackson 4 Co..
Proprietors.
hS-For Sale by Druggists and Dealers In every
town in the United states.
Sept, 4. 1894. u's''
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u IL L & Il 8 .

Large size (holding nearly double quantityO
81 90 per Bottle-half doz. SIS 90
Small Size-75 cents per bottle-half doz "a 90
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-01-05
sa- READ WHO SAYS SO. -asa

From the Rev. Levi G. Beck, Pastor OF the Bap-
llst Churcn, Pemberton, y. j., formerly of tho
north Baptist Church, Philadelphia
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1865-09-28
A Harp in Heaven,


One of the sweetest rccollections of my girl
hood is beautiful reply my mother once
made me, when my heart was swelling with
childish grief
had Just returned from the house Of a
wealthy neighbor, who had kindly given me
the use Of their piano for few hours every
day, to crafty my extreme love for music.
Our own cottage home looked so plain in con-
trast with the one l had just left, and no
piano within its walls, | laid my head upon
the table, and gave vent to my overHowlng
heart l felt grieved, and perhaps a little
angry, that we were unable to afford the one
thing desired above all others-a piano
and expressed my feelings to my mother.
Never shall forget her sweet gentle tones,
as she simply replied "Never mind, if you
cannot have piano on earth, you may have
harp in heaven Instantly the whole cur
rent of my feelings was changed. Earthly
things dwindled into insigniicance, aud the
'-harp in heaven" with its golden strings,
became the object of my desire. | felt re-
proved for my repinings against the PrOyi-
deuce that had placed me in humble home,
and from that moment the enjoyments of hea-
ven seemed far to outweigh all the pleasures
Of earth.
That beautiful reply has followed me all
my life, or rather, has gone before me like
bright guiding star, lifting my thoughts
above this transient life, and opening to my
spirits vision the glorious scene in that Gland
Of my life and light" l have "Pidno on
earth" now, but its charm Is gone. Its music
no longer gaddens my heart as it once did,
for the ears that loved best to listen to its
sweet tones are now enraptured with the grand
harlnonies of heaven The dear fingers that
so often touched its keys, now sweep the
golden harp strings Oh, that " harp in hea-
ven!" How my soul longs for one breath of
its rich melody
AS l look upon the dear baby fingers in
the cradle near me, think it matters little
whether my child be poor or rich-whether
her path be strewa with thorns or flowers if
she may only have "harp in heaven"
Reader, will you have one?
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pay, or without risk to your business in your
absence; on any of the six week and working
days; but here stands the quiet Sabbath all
to your hands. True, God has laid claim to
it, and said, thou shalt not; but at this you
must not hesitate, if you would enjoy your
self The six days, moreover, are so often
filled up with business, work, toll to minister
to pride and luxury, that the Sabbath Is
needed for reading up outstanding news and
the like, so that the Sabbath-breoker may not
fall utterly behind the general intelligence Of
the community. Thus in plans for the flu
ture, and review of the past, in sloth, in
careless case, and mere b'dily rest is the
Sabbath robbed from God, and misapplied,
like all other stolen property, by man. Is
not this drawing bills on Eternity at fearful
discount? VIII a man rob God? Can you
be respectable who do so? Devils may rob
God, but will man? Reader, 'eW you?
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ligion is merely a personal matter between
every mans own soul and his Maker. 1t Is
true that religion Is personal; each soul must
be illuminated, sanctifed aud saved, or woe
be to us But without public worship there
is but little hope that any soul will be en-
lightened and saved Individual faith, cometb,
the Apostle says, by hearing. 1T pleased
God by the foolishuess of preaching to save
them that believe" He that belieyeth and
is baptized shall be saved" "Jesus took
bread and blessed it and brake it and gave to
his disciples and said, take, eat, this is my
body-do this in remembrance of me- =
Can we baptizo ourselves? Can we partake
of the Lords Supper apart from all others
Religion was designed to be not merely per-
sonal, but social, and he who neglects public
worship will probably be lost. And the fam
ily and the Parish that is without it, will
grow hard and wicked.
We most earnestly beg every Parish in the
Diocese to procure minister and support
him the best they can. If they cannot fur
nish good house, let them offer poor one.
If they cannot give him tea and coffee, give
him bread and meat. If they cannot pay in
money let them pay in provisions. The min
istry is willing to live in any way, so they
can do good to your souls. Better stint your
bodies than your souls. Better live upon bread
and water than not have the bread of life
broken to you and your children. Call
minister; do the best for him you can; this
is all he asks But for your own souls sake
and the sake Of your families, do not allow
the house of God to lie waste. Build it, even
if it costs agony and tears. Note, e'ss Old
Matthew: "As they who seek nrst tss hIng-
dom Of God and the righteousness thereof,
shall not only fud them, but are most likely
to have other things added to them, so they
who neglect and postpone those things, will
not only lose them, but will justly have
other things taken away from them" So
that beware, lest on the plea Of poverty, you
do not become poorer still BY not establishing
the public worship of God in your midst
Southern Gtuchmoa.
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Poverty Stricken Parishes.

There are a number of Parishes in this
Diocese, the members of which have been
left with nothing save their land and the
houses over their heads; in some instances
even their houses have been burnt. They
have no servants, no horses, no mules, no
carts, no wagons, no ploughs; everything has
been DESTROYED That such Parishes should
feel they cannot support minister is very
natural; but before they determine to get rid
of their clergyman or not to call another,
supposing they are without one, they should
most solemnly pause and reflect. And as an
appeal to the word of God is the most au-
t66ritative to Christian people, we beg leave
to call the attention Of all such, to the words
spoken by Haggai, the Prophet to the Jews,
after their return from captivity in Babylon.
He was raised up for the purpose Of reproy-
ING the people for their slowness IN rebuild
ing the Temple and their dilatoriness in es-
tablishing the public worship of God. Is
it time for you, o We, to dwell in your ceiled
houses and this house lie waste? Now there
fore thus saith the Lord Of Hosts consider
v'ar WAYS Ie have sown much aud bring
in little; ye eat, but We have not enough;
We clothe you, but there is none warm; and
he that earneth wages, earneth wages to put
it in bag with holes" The comment of
good old Matthew Henry upon this, is so apt,
that we do well to quote him. "They ne
elected the building Of Gods house and put
that off, that they might have time and mo-
ney for their secular affairs. They desired to
be excused from such an expensive piece of
work, under the pretence that they must pro-
vide for their families; their children must
have meat and portions too, and until they
have got beforehand in the world, they can
not think of rebuilding the Temple Now
that the punishment might answer 10 the sin,
God kept them still 6ehiadhoad And that
poverty which they thought to prevent by
not building the Temple, God brought upon
them for not building it." On account of
their Indifference to the public worship of
God, they were punished by poverty and fam
ine. And it may be so with us. Our crops
depend on God. If we please Him, lie may
be pleased to bless us; and not Otherwise
Hence we should allow no plea of poverty to
prevent our having the public worship Of
God in our Parishes
1t is great mistake to suppose that re-
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1865-09-28
The First Step.

There is an old Latin motto, often quoted,
which is designed to convey in concise Ian
guage lesson of great importance. O6stG
priacipiiS resist the beginnings However
insignificant the fault may seem to be, how
ever slight the departure from the strict line
of rectitude, if we are but careful not to take
the first step in the downward course, we
are safe. If there be no first error, there
certainly can be no second.
On the other hand, if we yield to the first
temptation, we shall be less able to resist the
second. The indulgence we have already al
lowed prepares US for another. Gradually,
and more easily than we are apt to suppose,
habits are formed; and that which might
have been so readily resisted at the beginning,
has become chain that binds US in cruel
bondage.
The traveller on an Alpine height 2mrecd
himself with setting in motion small mass
of snow ere long an avalanche spread ruin
through the smiling vale beneath. The chill
dren at play on the Holland kyke were de-
lighted to guide the escaping rill into mimic
waterfalls, which their little hands controlled
at WILL ere long mighty tide poured over
the fields its devastating floods. The first
oath; the first theft; the first untruth; the
first Sabbath desecration-how easy it seemed
to the wanderer to retrace his step and regain
the straight path from which he had only
begun to swerye. Was it easy? Alas,
almost impossible.
That first unkind word, wounding the
heart of friend, how easy it had been to
repress altogether, how slight the self-control
it would have required; and now, how wide
the breach, how sadly estranged the hearts
that once loved SO tendery, that confded so
trustfuly. That first evening which wit
messed our neglect of the Bible. our omis-
sion Of prayer-to what long, dreary de-
clemson it led the way. All, tempted hearts !
let US resist the first inclination to neglect Il
duty, the first syllable of bitterness that trem-
bles upon our lips, the first step in the rapidly
descending path of sin: and that we may
resist successfully, let US seek strength from
One who was in all points tempted like as We
are, yet without sin.
!
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1865-09-28

black fakes which will come off will convince
you that you were not clean before, however
much soap and water you may have used;
These flakes are what require removing. Ana
you can really keep yourself cleaner with
tumbler-full of hot water and rough towel,
and rubbing, than with whole apparatus OF
bath and soap and sponge, without rubbing
1t is quite nonsense to say that anybody need
be dirty. Patients have been kept as clean
by these means on a long voyage, when a
basnful of water could not be moved out OF
their berths, as if all the apPurtenances OF
home had been at hand. Washing, however
with large quantity of water, has quite
other effects than those of mere cleanliness.
The skin abscrbs the water, and becomes
softer and more perspirable. To wash with
soap and soft water is, therefore, desirable
from other points of view than that Of clean
illness. Notes on Nursing By Florence
Nightingale.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1865-09-28

THE DAY OF REsT-Few blessings have
been bestowed upon the race of man more
precious than the rest. of the Sabbath. If
we but rightly value it, we never should pre-
sent our thanksgiving to God, without prais-
ing him for the appointment of this day
We make sad mistake, if we judge Of the
value of the Sabbath by the manner in which
it is regarded in our fallen world. The
greater part Of mankind esteem nothing to
be desirable that calls their attention to Sc
rous things, and especially to the concerns
of the soul They would rather pursue their
gildy pleasures undisturbed, than to turn
aside from them even for single day to think
OF . v,,; aud iieageE, aud eternal life. But
to onewhose heart, is right in the sight of
God, the Sabbath is day of inexpressibe
delight. Such one longs to shut the world
out Of his thoughts-to take the Bible aud
study it with diligence Ito examine himself
to survey the past aud the future-to con-
template the Divine projections, and to attend
on the appropriate duties of public and pri-
vate worship.
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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
RICHMOND, VA, SEPTEMBER Is, 1865.
For the Central Presbyterian.l
Mamma.


'sTlea 7 an ,rsaE, then an I,trOng."
Dear Lord, and is it 50?
Then may I rise and forward press;
Then may strive the earth to bless
Myself so weak and low
But Gods great strength grows never less,
And Christ is all my Righteousness!
a. Let not your heart be troubled, -
The Saviour saith from Heaven.
What tho mysterious paths tread,
And darkness gather rouud-O'erhead,
Sweet angel-foOd is given!
In paths like these Gods own are led,
And with this mamma they are fed.
q Thy grace shall be sufficient"
So, Father, let it be
In thy kind hand leave my time,
The hills of doubt why should I climb
eds day, so strength, see:
This grace, this strength, 0 God, is Thine,
But if Thy child, then it is mine
s. I lgill not lsars thee, nor torsaks."
Dear promise, full Of bliss!
Now come earth's calm or weary ache,
My ordered times I'll meelly take,
Remembering this
A." I ,ril not lears thee, nor .forsake -
When Israel sleeps, watch-awake,
AnG Deaths dreSd power for them ForealS,
Saith Christ who died and rose
1865.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1865-09-28
If We Knew.

If we knew the cares and crosses
Crowdiug round our neighbours way,
If we knew the little losses,
Sorely grieyous every day,
Would we then so often chide him
For his lack Of thrift and gain,
Leaving on his heart a shadow,
Leaving on our life a stain?
If we knew the clouds above us
Held but gentle blessings there,
Would we turn away all trembling
In our blind and weak despair?
Would we shrink from little shadows
Lying on the dewy grass,
While tbs only birds of Eden
Just in mercy flying past?
II we knew the silent story
Quiyering through the heart Of pain,
Would our manhood dare to doom them
Back to baunts of guilt again!
Life hath many a tangled crossing,
Joy hath many a break Of woe,
And the cheeks tear stained and whitest,
This the blessed angels know.
Let us reach into our bosOms
For the key to other lives,
And with love toward erring nature,
Cherish good that still survives;
So that when our disrobed spirits
Soar TO realms Of light again,
We may say, Dear Father, judge US
As we Judge our feuow-men.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1865-09-28

CoMpANIoNsuIps FOR HoME-It is re.
corded concerning the Rev. Leigh Richmond,
that so sensitive was he on the subject Of the
company which his children kept, that he
once spent sleepless night in the prospect of
visit from some youths to his home. So
thoroughly was he aware of the moral blight
which might result even from brief inter
view, that be could not calmly contemplate
promiscuous intercourse among the young;
and though in some respects his convictions
might be exaggerated, or his feelings morbid,
it were we'll if far more parents were watchful
on the subject, somewhat in Richmond $
spirit.-Rcg. W. K, Tgecdie, D. y.
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are to the edge of the precipice But we do
not see it. Whether on the sea or on the
land, the partition that divides US from eter-
nifty is something thinner than the oak plank
or half inch iron fange. The machinery of
life and death is within us. The tissues that
hold these beating powers in their place are
often not thicker than sheet of paper; and
if that thin partition rupture, it would be
just the same with US as if cannon ball had
struck us. Death is inseparably bound up
with life in the very structure of our bodies.
Struggle as he would to widen the space, no
man can, at any time, go further from death
than the thickness Of sheet Of paper.