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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
MINISTER'S WoBK.

The Watchnaan and Reflector
thus rebukes and censures the
disposition on the part of people
and churches to consider the
preaching of great sermons as
the main if not the only import
ant part of q minister's work:
The preacher is fast nonopoliz-
ing all the service of the minis
try. The sermon is getting to be
the great, if not the only thing.
Family visitation and personal
appeal are falling lower and low
er in the list of duties. And the
church is consenting to this state
of things. She phys thousand
influences to stimulate the al
ready overworked preacher to
the production of brilliant SER
mons. She in a thousand direct
and indirect ways impresses upon
her clergy the idea that.the pros
perity, and especially the mater
ial prosperity of the church de-
pends upon the greatness of
their efforts in sermonizing.
We believe that the churches
are committing a serious mistake
in this matter. We would not
say a word in depreciation of
great sermons. But we have our
honest doubts if the greatest
among them are the great things
that many are imagining. We
doubt if they are so fruitful in
good as many suppose. But,
however this may be, we are GER
tain that this tendency of infu-
ences which hides the Pastor in
the preacher is disastrous to the
true interests of the church, the
graces of the individual mem
bers, and the spiritual and also
the intellectual well-being of the
minister. No brilliancy of intel
lectual effort in the pulpit, no
mental or asthetical excitement
among the hearers, no depth and
solemnity of impression thus pro-
duced can cover, or even begin
to cover the needs which spring
up out of the very nature of the
family and of the individual, OF
familiar converse and personal
appeal by the minister as he goes
from house to house.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
TRASHY Literature.

The vitiating effects upon the
mind and heart of very much of
the light, trashy literature of the
day, are pointedly set forth in this
paragraph from the Liberal
Christian;
Amidst the deluge of hetero-
geneous kinds of literature which
mood society, it is all important
to be wise and discriminating in
the choice of books or reading
matter. Books are companions.
Many person who would avoid
a corrupt and corrupting associate
seems to think there is no danger
to be apprehended from the print
ed page. Sin, failing to accomp-
ish its ruinous ends when it as
sumes the human form, easily
succeeds in effecting its purposes
by insinuating its poison into the
soul through the power of the
press. Confucius said: "In
what part of the world soever
thou art forced to spend thy life,
correspond with the wisest, as
sociate with the best" If there
be a substantial element of wis
dom in this counsel, it more fitly
pertains to the world of literature
than to the world of life. The
idle, vicious stories that fill many
of our popular papers and maya
zines; the endless number of
works of fiction that are written
by third-rate authors, who, at best,
have but a transient reputation,
and who only aim to excite a pru-
rient imagination and create a
feverish and unhealthy action of
the mind, but never enrich and
enoble the reader; the coarse at
tacks, the vulgar appeals,and the
prejudiced views and discussions
of our political journals, by which
we are so blinded to the truth
and turned from the right way
what a mission of evil have these
things in our community! How
they do minister-do they not p
to our more depraved tastes, and
our bitter hatred and our discon-
tent of mind! 1t is something
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
NEVER TOO LATE.

How often do we see men
around US who having been dis
courged by financial reverses, are
broken in spirit, and declare that
it is no use to make any further
eforts-that fortune is against
themi How often do we meet
people addicted to bad habits who
affirm that they are too old to
break them off, that after so many
years of indulgence it would be
impossible to give up this or that
pleasure How often do we en-
counter individuals who earnest
ly desire this or that accomplish
ment, but who argue that they
are too far along in years to &C
quire it! If they were only a
little younger they would lay
hold and masterit. And yet all
history affords illustrations of the
old adage that 'sit is never too
late to mend" 1t is never too
late to make a beginning. Smiles
tells us that Sir Henry Spelman
did not begin the study of science
until he was between fifty and
sixty years of age. Franklin was
fifty before he fully entered upon
the study of natural philosophy.
Dryden and Scott were not known
as authors until each was in his
fortieth year. Boccaccio was
thirty-five when he commenced
his literary career. Alferi was
forty-six when he began the
study of Greek. DR.. Arnold
learned German at an advanced
age for the purpose of reading
Neibuhr in the original, and in
like manner James Watt, when
about forty, while working at his
trade as instrument maker in
Glasgow, learned French, German,
and Italian, to enable him to pc
ruse the valuable works on Me-
chanical philosophy which exist
ed in those languages. Thomas
Scott was fifty-six before he be-
gan to learn Hebrew. Robert
Hall was once found lying upon
the floor racked by pain, learn
ing Italian in his old age to en-
able him to judge of the parallel
drawn by Macaulay between
Milton and Dante. Indeed hun
dreds of instances might be Civ
en- of men who struck out in an
entirely different path, and sue
cessfully entered on new studies
at a comparatively advanced time
of life.-Er.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15

that we need to lean, that is a
kind of reading of which no pos
sible extent will be able to en-
large very much our mental de-
velopment or intellectual attain
ment, as there is a kind which
surely will,i continuously indulg-
ed in, result in our moral undo
ing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15

A little boy visiting in the country
wrote home that when the COWS act
ed bad and kicked over the milk,
they had to go to work and milk
the COWS right over again.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
W A r N e RS
PILE REMEDY.
DYSPEPSIA.

Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic is prepared
expressly for Dyspeptics and those suffering
with habitual Costiveness. 1t is slightly stim-
ulating tonic and a splendid appetizer; it
strengthens the stomach and restores the di-
gestive organs to their healthy state. Weak,
nervous and dyspeptic persons should use WAR
NER's DYSPEPSIA TONIC. For sale by Drug
gists. Price One Dollar.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
Wine of Life.

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Drink
Warmers ylnum Vitae, or Wine. of
Life, is free from any poisonous drugs or i'm
purities, being prepared for those who require
stimulant. It Is splendid appetizer and tonic
and the finest thing in the world for purifying
the blood. 1t is the most pleasant and delicious
article ever offered to the public, far superior
to brandy, whisky, wine, bitters, or any other
article. 1t Is more healthy and cheaper. Both
male and female, young or old, can take the
Wine of Life. is, in fact, life preserver.-
flow Of lively spirits, will do well to take the
Wine of Life. 1t is different from any thing
ever before in use. 1t is sold by druggists; also
at all respectable saloons. Price One Dollar,
in quart bottles.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
Cough No More.

Warmers Cough Balsam is healing,
softening and expectorating. The extraordi-
narv power it possesses in Immediately reliev-
ing, and eventually curing, the most obstinate
cases of Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis
Influenza, Catarrh, Hoarseness, Asthma and
Consumption is almost incredible. So prom pit
is the relief and certain its effects in all the
above cases, or any affection of the throat or
lungs, that thousands of physicians are daily
prescribing it. and one and all say that it Is the
most healing and expectorating medicine
known. One dose always affords relief, and in
druggists, in large bottles. Price One Dollar.
1t is your own fault if you still cough and suf-
fer. The Balsam will cure.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
F S E A L,

Has just received a new inven-
ton, in the way of an improve
ment in Ladies' Boots. The boot is
made high in the leg, with elastic
sides. The improvement consists
in arranging the elastic and lin
ing, that the elastic will clasp the
ankle; and the lining, while pro-
tecting the elastic from the sweat
of the foot, will also yield to its
contraction and expansion. Its
great beauty is this: that it is
easy to put on, fits snugly when
on, and protects the foot and limb
from cold. 1t will certainly be a
favorite with the ladies. Samples
can be seen at his shop.
Mr.. Seal has the sole right for
this town and township.
Shop over Birds Clothing Store.
l0tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
Ayers S
HairVigor,
For restoring Gray Hair to
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and efectual
for preserving the
hair. Faded or sray
hair is soon restored
to its original color,
a0iM the gloss ana
freshness Of youth.
Ill.,. L. - kI,oG-
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
Fireside Department.
MAMMA,S BAREFOOT BOY.

BY A. II. POE.
Long he listened to the story
OF the poets Barefoot Boy"
Listened silently and earnest,
Caring naught for ball nor toy;
And the eyes of brown grew browner,
And the cheeks Of pink grew red,
And upon his hand he rested,
Thoughtfully, his curly head
For awhile he seemed to ponder.
Then he slowly went away
To dim, unnotieed corner,
Where he sometimes hid in play.
There at tasseled shoe and stocking
Bravely tugged with all his might;
on they came, at last, revealing
Dimpled balls of pink and white.
Softly, softly, DER the carpet,
Strayed the little pearly feet,
Till he rested close to mamma,
Rested blushinly and sweet;
Half abashed and half emboldened,
Raised his eyes, so brown and coy;
Mamma" and his lips were smiling,
isn't / our barefoot boy:"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
Sabbath Schools.

"ILL be supplied with QUESTION
w BOOKS at the publishers prices. We
also keep on hand q large lot of small, cheap
Testaments. suitable for Sabbath school schoi-
ars.
What we haven't got in this line, that NAV
ee wanted, will be procured II posaibie.
DeeK sTeK8, NGsSsS1rg.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decsyed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with a Pasty sedi.
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use viii prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous, and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
whitaker g. CHILDS.

WHITAkER& CHILDS.
We desire to express our thanks
to a discerning public for their
substantial appreciation of our eff
forts to popularize the STAR,
and make it the model store OF
Wooster City. Establishing our
business on the only true princi-
pie, to sell no goods by misrepre-
sentation, which has rendered the
STAR CLOTHING STORE A
SUCCESS, we desire, therefore, to
be distinctly understood that we
offer and will sell all our LARGE
STOCK of New Goods for Fall
and-Winter wear at LOWER PRICES
for the CASH, than can be OBJ
tanned in any other store in
Wooster City, Wayne and adjoin-
ing counties.
Remember, NO MISREPRE-
SENTATION, QUICK SALES
for the CASH, and SMALL
PROFITS, is the motto of the
STAR CLOTHING STORE.
WHITAKER & cHILDS,
Ttco Doors from j. Zimmerman's
Drug Store, Wooster, o.
Off
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
Elgin Watches.

These cuts represent the two hrst-class
Watches made by the National Watch Compa-
ny, Elgin, nlinofs-Full Plate Movement-Ex-
pansion Balance, adjusted 70 heat and cold
Full Jeweled, Patent Centre Pinion and Dust
Band. We win keep all other grades Of the
same Watches LOWER THAN CAN BE
BOUGHT in Holmes County.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
WALTHAM WATCHES

We will sell, and all other good, frst-class
American W atches, lower than can be had in
the town or county. Fine COIN SILVER and
GOLD CASES, at SAME RATES, also Chains,
&C., &c.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-15
MENUEZ & ROOD,

Agents for Wayne, Holmes and Summit Coun-
ties, 135 South Howard street, Akron; Ar
cadome store, Wooster, and MillersburG, o.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-26

SUSPECTED PARTIRs.-lt Is under
stood that two men were arrested yes
terday on suspicion Of having been
connected IN some name with the
burning ofthe American River bridge.
Parties at the Junction, eighteen miles
from this city, OH the line Of the Gen.
trail Pacific road, thought yesterday
that the men who committed the deed
had passed through the place early
in the day. 1t seems that about quar-
ter past four O'Clock, two men made
their appearance there, tired and
dirty, and covered with perspiration,
and coming from the direction of Sac
ramento and inquired what time the
next train started. The information
was given them, and they had q
little conversation with parties who
happened to be about but soon dhpart-
ed, without giving any information as
to whittier they were bound. Although
they were looked upon as suspicious
characters, 10 attempt vas made to
follow them until the arrival Of the
down passenger train, when j. w.
Coi'roth, after hearing the fact, advised
pursuit, which we believe was under
taken but uusucceSsfully. There
scarcely appears to have been time
enough between the discovery Of the
fire at the bridge and the hour when
the men were seen at the Junction to
admit of their having traversed the
distance intervening on f0ot.-Sdc.
Union, 25N,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-26
VARIETIES.

A New YoRX organ grinder plays
"0ld Hundred" in order to properly
observe Lent.
BosToS has had twenty-five SHOWS
this season, the twsnty-ffth being the
biggest Of all,
How MANY apples did our first pa
rents eat in the garden Of Eden? Eve
s and Adam 9.
Mr.. BURLINaAME, 1t is said intended
to settle in California after his diplo-
matte mission for China had closed.
The Boston Transcript warns over
worked people that there is . consump-
ton Of the brain as well as ofthe lungs.
TuK Mobile Tribune Is anxious for
S%outhcrners to "do nothing political
ly to condemn the Confederate re-
cord"
A Missouri paper speaks Of Con-
gross rs "a rough turbulent sea y
wherein q member, soon "finds his
level"
AS old gentleman named Wax died
suddenly the other evening; and 1t
may be said that old Mr.. Wax sudden
ly melted away.
A FEMALE lecturer told her audience,
in Albany that the warm reception she
received "revived her like a draught
of champagne"
4 LETTER recently passed through
the Derby Line (Vermont) office, bear
ing the following superscription :,
"11iis Is for the man who has the
Thourow breed Dearrllm cattle am
not seartain of the rite enitionals OF
his name"
"SIR, you are a fool?" "Do you
call me a fool. sir!" eyes, SIR"
"You do, slr:' "Yes, sir, I would
call any man 4 fool who behaves as
you do" "0h, you would call any
man a fool. Then I cannot consider II
personal. | wish you good morning,
SIR"
WHEN you come to look at II pro-
perly there is nothing in the hct that
no citizen OF Chicago has eyer been
converted to mormonism. A man
who can't live with one wife six weeks
at a time, naturally stands aghast at
the thought Of attempting to live With
fifteen or twenty. ;aG
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-26

No Eastern News Of lnterestSIare 49,.
era Ninils-FerrytnS OYER tno EHS.tSsa
HiVer-Rewnrd Of SasOOy Ior tns urteAo
Durners-vory Hot weather.
SACRAMENTO, March %.
Nothing Of interest in the Eastern
DISPATCHES this morning.
Seven thousand pounds OF mail mat
ter which had been left at Arcade when
THURSDAYS c. p. express train came
down, and was ferried over the Ameri-
can River later in the day, was for
warded to San Francisco that evening
via the Western Pacific Ratlroad.
Last evening about 10000 pounds,
which had been delayed yesterday,
were sent down. Another large quan-
tity is expected to-day. About 20 tons
of mail matter for the Pacific coast
were showed in OIL the different East
ern trains, .and accumulated on the
east bank of the Missouri River. and
that accounts for the great amount
which Is now arriving. The Work OF
ferrying it across the American and
then packing 1t sack by sack up the
staircase leading to the trestle work
upon which the cars walt to receive 1t,
Is anything but light. The Central
Pacific train was an hour and twenty
minutes behind time in getting to the
city, that much time having been oc-
cupied in ferriage Of the American.
We understand that the temporary.
track will be completed to the edge Of
| the river by noon to-day, by which the
transhipment Of passengers and bag
gage will be much facilitated. The
work is not being allowed to drag for
lack of men.
The company have issued a reward
of $4,000 for information that will
lead to the arrest and conviction Of the
parties who set fire to the American
River bridge. If the Informant was
one of the parties, he will not only
receive the reward, but remain I'M
prosecuted.
Thomas Garouch was run over by
the tender of the locomotive G. F.
Bragg yesterday morning. and Killed.
The deceased was a native OF Baltt-
more, Nd. 4 single man, aged about
80 years, and has n brother residing
near Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. He
came to California in lS49.
The unusually warm weather which
prevailed was 4 frequent topic of con-
~vcrsation in the city yesterday, the
sun during the afternoon dispensing a
heat scarcely to be expected at this
season of the year.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-26

SHOCKING ACCIDENT. An accident
offs shocking nature occurred OH the
Sacramento Valley Railroad track,
Front street. between NJ and n, ut ten
minutes to ten o'clock this morning.
The Sacramento Valley freight train
had lust arrived, and the switch en-
CINE. G. +. Bragg, which had been
standing on a switch about fifty feet
from the main track, waiting for the
freight to pass, commenced backing
down upon the track to come up be-
hind the train and remove II Of the
cars. The Bragg's bell was rung from
the time she started, as we arc reliably
informed. and her rate of speed was
slow. Directly after getting IN motion
the engineer observed an elderly man
walking on the switch track, going In
the same direction ~ the engine, and
as he did not appear to mind the bell,
he blew the whistle three times. BY
this time the locomotive, which had
not moved twice its length altogether,
was within six or eight feet OF the Pc
destrlan, and as he still paid no atteli-
ton to the signals Of warning, the ell
gineer reversed her as quickly as pos
slble, but not soon enough TO prevent
the tender striking him. 1t Is said that
when struck he grasped hold of the
switch rope hanging behind the engine,
then fell upon Ills knees and was run
over by one Of the wheels, which sepa-
rated Ills head from Ills body. The re-
mains have been taken to the Coroner's
Office, where an inquest will be held
this afternoon. Deceased was 4 watch
man oil the steamer Pioneer, which is
laid up on the Yolo side Of the river,
but we have been unable to learn his
name.-.Sdc. Caion. 25kh. =.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-26
FROM ~aIARYSvIL.LE.

M~ARYsvrLE, March 2.-Tlle travel
over the Central Pacific Railroad mai
increased to-day in consequence Of the
burning of the bridge over the Amer
lean River.
1t is reported that an Indian war has
broken out on Stony Creek, Colusa
County, between the Indians and
George Foulke, late of this city, and
his friends here fear that Foulke and
family are in danger Of being massa-
creed.
The burning of the railroad bridge
across the American river interrupted
the regular trains to-day on the Cali
fornla and Oregon Railroad. No train
had arrived up to 1880 A. NJ, and the
40 l.. NJ. train did not reach this city
till GEO. The train did not proceed
beyond the junction.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
What N Teuio


Bear this In mlnd-that although a tonic 10, to q
certain extent, astlnulant-a stlmnlant. unmodihed
b. any medicinal substances, Is not . tonic, but A
In H0sTETTER's STOMACH BIT
TERS there Is . stimulating element OF the purcst
grade manufactured in this or any other country.
Every derry and corrosive oil or acid which contain
mates the ordinary liquors OF commerce. arc e.
PEELED from the rye spirit which forms the alcohonc
basis Q the BITTERS, by careful and repeated rec.
tneation. The Juices OF the valuable roots, bark.
and herbs, Infused into this wholesome product OF
the finest grain, still further modify It's nature 50
that Il BECOMES. In fact, . simple difusivc agent,
hlSr1 al the hesdy and brain exciting properties
which belong, more or less, to NIL liquors In o raw
state. Its merely the safe aud harmless vehicle
which renders the medicinal virtues ofthe prepare,
tlon misunderstanding their active power, am
diflsing them through the system. Hence the
pleasant and gentle glow which Ia experienced after
taking q dose OF the BITTERS. Instead ofcreating
headache. ~ unmedicAted stinlulants arc apt 20
do, this Mlubrious tonic Is the best known remedy
for that complaint. II Gains and cools cerebral ex-
element, strengthens the nerves, promotes the Sc
erection Of the gastric Juice, lnvlgOrates the bowels,
determines the fluids to the surface. improves the
appetite, increases the animal vlgOr, regulates Or
Ranic action. and, from its mild yet effective aitera.
tive qualities, n the very beat preparation that eau
Be- administered 10 the weaker sex In the peculiar
difficulties TO which their organization subjects
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-03-26

A LoNG TUNNEI.-The Nevada City
TRANSCRIPT says: While Sutro for his
tunnel is soliciting aid Of Congress, the
miners of Nevada county are engaged
in many gigantic schemes which will
probably result in more good 70 the
country, relying only upon their own
strong arms and the capital they may
be able to secure. The Branch Mint
Quartz Mining Company has COM
menccd and Is pushing forward with
great energy a tunnel from Wolf creek.
On the Grass Valley side of the dividing
ridge between Grass Valley and Ne
vada townships, TO Gold Flat on the
Nevada side OF tho ridge. This tunnel
will, when completed, be over q mile
in length. 1t will be about 800 feet
below the highest elevation, aud run
in quartz all the way. The "back-
bone Of the ridge is slate. aud it COLI
tains a number Of good wide ledges-
the same ridge on which the Pittsburg
and other mines Of value are located.
The rock yields readily to the pick.
the blasting Is easy, and the workMen
are making rapid progress.