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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Text Book Nuisance.

We presume our school officers and
teachers will admit that there is such a
thing as text book nuisance in our
schools, and that it is an unmitigated
and intolerable one. The following ex-
tract contains such sound reason in this
subject that we give it for our readers
to digest:
Among things warranting attention,
is the school-bOOk nuisance so generally
prevalent over the country. Some
States have taken pains to legislate
against this system of pilfering, but in
the mass of them it goes on as before.
When it is remembered that from two
hundred and fifty to six hundred thous-
and children attend the public schools
in each of the Western States, and that
each child calls on an average for about
five dollars worth of books year, the
importance of laws to prohibit constant
changes will be apparent. As rule,
one series of publications is about as
good as another in the hands of youth,
and nothing can be gained in funda-
mentals by forcing fresh editions into
common use. These things are mere
speculations upon the people, made ar
bitrarily and without a reason, and to
no useful end. 1t may be regarded as a
small affair to rob one or two millions
of heads of families out of two or three
dollars apiece annually, but the aggre-
gate warrants attention. The system,
like so many other things of the same
kind, has grown up within recent pc
riod. 1t is based on bribery, or the cor
ruption of officials, and is carried on
without any reference to the objects it
processes to have in view. The press in
various quarters is again airing the in
iquity. and with good reason. While
reforms are an avowed purpose, this
one should not be admitted.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Found Dead.

Francis Keen, salOon-keeper in
Wooster, was found dead near Middle
town, this county, on last Monday. 1t
appears he had come to James Woods
Saturday, and told him he wanted to
stay with him awhile as he needed lit
tie outdoor exercise. He took the ak
and said he would 60 down to the run
and brake the ice so that the cattle might
get water. In few minutes he re-
turned and then started away again in
another direction and disappeared. Af-
ter considerable time had elapsed, Mr..
Wood became anxious about him and
set to work to hunt him up. Diligent
search was made. He was found Mon
day in strip of woods adjacent Woods
farm. No marks of violence were
found on his body. 1t is supposed he
committed suicide, as there was small
vial on his person containing liquid.
He had $500 with him. He was formerly
a resident of Winesburg. 1t is said he
had been in the habit of drinking pretty
excessively.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
How to Study Successfully.

To study successfully, the body
must be healthy, the mind at ease, and
time managed with great economy.
Persons who study many hours in the
day, should perhaps have two separate
pursuits going on at the same time, one
for one part of the day, and the other
for the other; and these of as opposite
a nature as possible-that the mind may
be refreshed by change, and all the eff
fects of lassitude avoided. There is one
piece of advice in life of study, which
we think no one will object to; and that
is, every now and then to be complete
ly idle-to do nothing at all; indeed,
this part of life of study is commonly
considered as so decidedly superior to
the rest, that it almost obtained an ex-
elusive preference over those other
parts of the system, with which we wish
to see it connected.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
The Sacredness of Marriage.

For the man and woman who purely
and truly love each other, and guided
by the law Of justice, marriage is
not state of bondage. Indeed, it is
only, when they become by this outward
acknowledgment publicly avowed low
ers, that freedom is realized by them in
its full significance. Thereafter they
can be openly devoted to each others
interests, and avowedly chosen and in
innate friends. Together they can plan
life's battle, and enter upon the path of
progress that ends not with life's even
tide. Together they can seek the
charmed avenue OF culture, and
strengthened by each other, can brave
the worlds frown in the rugged but
heayen-lit path of reform. Home, with
all that is dearest in the sacred name, is
their peaceful and cherished retreat,
within whose sanctuary bloom the vir-
tues that make it a temple of benefi-
cence.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
]. w. HULL, Agent.
Wilson Machine.

These machines can be seen at the rooms of
L. II. HULL, North Washington Street, close
to M. Z. Church, Millcrsburs, o., where also
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
The Maltby Oyster.

Mr.. ]. Stanbery, Express Messenger
on the C. Mt. v. & D. r. r. will please
accept our hearty thanks for several half
cans OF the Maltby II. & NJ. Oysters.
We think we have never tasted better
oysters than these were. The Maltby is
considered the best in the market. Mr..
Stanbery sells this brand along his
route by the can, half can. or case, just as
the people want them. What makes
these oysters superior to others is the
fact that they are put up in their own
brine or liquor. For richness of flavor
they are unsurpassed. Mr.. Stanbery will
attend promptly to all orders given to
him. Try this brand from him and we
know you will be well satisfied.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Concert.

The Sabbath School of the Presby-
terian church, assisted by the Choir and
others, is now making preparations fol
a concert to be given in the Hall on
Thursday evening the 2sth inst. The
selections are good and the prospect at
present is flattering for giving fine en-
tertainment. There is nothing so pleas
ing as to hear children sing well. We
trust our citizens will take interest
enough in enterprise to fill the Hall on
that occasion, as the proceeds are for
the benefit of the school. The pro-
gramme will corsist of Solos, Duets
Quartets, Choruses, &c. Give encour-
agement by lending your presence on
the occasion.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Pictures.

A room with pictures in it, and room
without pictures, differ by nearly as
much as a room with windows and a
room without windows. Nothing, we
think, is more melancholy, particularly
to a person who has to pass much time
in his room, than blank walls; for pic
lures are loopholes Of escape to the soul,
leading it to other scenes and other
spheres. 1t is such an inexpressible re-
lief to a person engaged in writing, or
even reading, on looking up, to find his
soul escaping, as it were, through the
frame of an exquisite picture, to other
beautiful, and perhaps Idyllic scenes,
where the fancy for a moment may
revel, refreshed and delighted. Is it
winter in your world? Perhaps it is
summer in the picture; what a charm
Ing momentary change and contrast
And thus pictures are CONSIDERS of lone
illness; they are sweet fiattery to the
soul; they are relief to the faded
mind; they are windows to the i'm
prisoned thought; they are books; they
are histories and sermons, which we can
read without the trouble of turning
over the leaves.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
The Festival.

This week the Ladies of the NJ. E
Church will hold Festival and Fair in
the basement story of their new church
for the benefit of the church, commen-
cling on Wednesday evening and con-
tinuing until Friday evening. Open
only during the evenings. We trust our
citizens will bear this in mind and will
lend helping h and toward defraying
the expenses of building and fitting up
a church which is certainly credit and
ornament to our town. Let every one
turn out, contribute their mite, and at
the same time get an equivalent, and
have a good time in the bargain.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
BURLINGTON.

Leaving the East and arriving at Chicago OF
Indianapolis, how shall we reach the Westt
The best Line is acknowledged to be the e., b.
O., Joined together with the b. s III. Rail
road by the Iron Bridge at Burlington, and
called the'BURLINGTON ROUTE.
The main line Of the Route running to Oma-
ha, connects with the great Pacific Roads, and
forms to-day the leading route to California
The Middle Branch, entering Nebraska at
Plattsm0uth, passes through Lincoln the State
Capital, and will this year be finished to Fort
Kearny, forming the shortest route across the
continent by over 100 miles. Y -
Another branch of the B. NJ, diverging al
Red Oak, falls into line running down the
Missouri through st. Joe to Kansas City, and
all Kansas. Passengers by this route to Kan
sas, see Illinois, Southern Iowa, and Missouri
and, ,.by slight divergence, can see Nebraska q
also.
Lovers of fine views should remember the
Burlington Route, for its towns ''high- gleam-
ing from afar"--its'. tree -fringed streams--its
rough bluffs and quarries--its corn-oceans
stretching over the prairies further than eye
can reach.
Land buyers will.be sure to remember it, fol
they have friends among the two thou sand who
have already bought farms from Geo IS. Harris
the Land Commissioner Of the B. & NJ. Z. R., at
Burlington, Iowa, or among the four thousand
home -steaders and -empters who last year
filed claims in the Lincoln land Office, where
Uncle Sam is rich enough to give US all a
farm.n
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Runaway.

On Wednesday last just after we had
gone to press, team belonging to Mr..
Ling took freight near the corner of
Washington and Main streets, and ran
away. There was no one in the wagon,
and in trying to stop them, they were
turned in toward the pavement where
they ran into a buggy belonging to w.
w. Uhl, which was completely demol-
ished. The horse hitched to Mr.. Uhrs
buggy was crowded on the pavement,
thrown down and scratched somewhat.
The team was stopped by the time it
reached DIR. Bigham's Office. The wag-
on was injured but little, any.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21

Which comes Cheaper, and gives satisfaction.
Call and see them. Prices ranging from s45
pwards.
uOil K ept on hand,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21

Our goods are all of the best quality and
make, and we will warrant all our hand made
goods. We can sell you
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
For the REPUBLICAN.
Temperance Lecture.

The well-known and popular lecturer
Henry Chance, or "Stark Co. Broad AK"
will deliver two of his famous lectures
in the NJ. E. Church, in Bloomfield, Co
shOcton Co., Ohio, on the evenings of
the 29th and 30th of December. An ad-
mission fee of 25 cents will be charged,
which will go to the benefit of said
church. Let everybody come, and you
will hear something both funny and in
structive.
The meetings will be enlivened by
both instrumental and vocal music, un-
der the special supervision of Prof.
Brooks, whose popularity is a suffici ent
warrantee, that this department Of the
exercise will be highly entertaining. Do
not fail TO come on the first evening, for
you will get double the worth of your
money, and aid in a.good cause.
The "Broad Ak" usually quite sharp,
promises new grinding by way OF
special prepara ton for this occasion.
The new church will be dedicated on
the 3lst. A. E. THOMAS.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
To Prevent Pitting Of Small. .P0x.

In the Edinburgh Medical Journal
DR.. w. Scott states that he has been very
successful in preventing Disagreement
by smallpox, by keeping the face, from
the first appearance of the eruption,
constantly moist with solution of car
bolic acid in oil Il to 81. The applica-
ton is very grateful to the patient, al
laying the itching and irritation, and
preventing the desire to scratch off the
scabs.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
The Reason.

Having been agent for the sale of sew
eral kinds of sewing machines, 1 am of
ten asked why bought the American
Button-hole Sewing Machine. 1t was
simply this, being practically experience
in fine mechanical work, have no hes
itancy in saying, for inventive arrange
ment, fineness of furnish and ease of
running it has its o,on superiority.
A. B. FREY.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21

For nice tender meat, beef, veal or
pork, go to Cards. S2' ~2
Twenty-six cts. per doz. for Eggs and
20 cts. per lb. for butter, at J. Spencer &
Sons, Paint Valley, o. 16w3
FOUR EVILS. Whoever habitually
uses any alcoholic preparations as an
appetizer" will be likely to suffer from
four evils, viz: an overplus of food in
the stomach, impaired ability..to digest
it, the pangs of dyspepsia, and doctors
bill. DR.. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar
Bitters, the great Teetotal Restorative
of the age, without over stimulating
the palate or irritating the stomach, i'm
parts healthful appetite. promotes di-
gestion, regulates the liver and bowels,
purifies the blood, and thus, instead of
entailing four evils, confers four ines
timable benefits. 15,o4
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Don't Freeze.

But just call at the store of A. Shrimplin
and see his variety of overshoes and
slippers that he is selling. All kinds
of boots and shoes keep on hand, and he
is bound to sell them cheap. He has an
excellent assortment of Christmas slip
pers and his overshoes for men, women
and children cannot be beat. Ladies'
gum boots, foot holds, arctics and alaskas
in abundance. Call and see without fail.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Emerson Binder.

The burning of the mandatory of
the Emerson Binder, in the great Chi
cago confagration, caused unavoidable
delay in filling the orders taken by Mr..
Wilson, the agent for this county, last
fall, but arrangements have been made
that will enable him to fill all orders
early in January, and furnish the Binder
to all others who desire it. The Agent
hopes that all will take them as it will
help them along in the heavy loss they
sustained in the fire.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Sacramental Services.

The members of the German Evan
gelical st. Johns Church will celebrate
Lords Supper, on next Sunday, in the
English Lutheran Church, which has
been voluntarily rendered to them on
this occasion. Services commence on
Saturday at o'clock, p. NJ, and on Sun
day morning at IL o'clock. English
services will be held in the evening at
half after six o'clock.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Notice..

have the pleasure of informing my
friends and former customers, and the
public generally, that 1 am now per-
manently located in Millersburg, and
prepared to do all kinds of clock, watch,
chronometer and jewelry repairing and
cleaning. l will sell goods at the very
lowest cash prices. and warrant every
article. The patronage of the public is
respectfully solicited, as l need it at
present very much. 1 am thankful for
former patronage.
All work and goods warranted.
Rooms, directly opposite Empire House,
formerly occupied by me.
W.JACOBS.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
SMALLPOX.

As this terrible disease has made its
appearance in several towns in adjoining
counties, our people should be more ac-
tive, and careful to have themselves and
their children vaccinnated. There is no
knowing where this dread disease may
break out in our midst. 1t is always
best to be on the safe side. As vaccinna-
ton is preventive, those who have not
availed of this precaution should at once
attend to it. The disease has not yet
made its appearance in our midst and it
will not, if every citizen uses ordinary
caution,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
POPERY.
NOTICE.

AMI FLORAN HUGLEr, whose residence
is unknown to the petitisner, is hereby notified
day of December, a ID 1871, file her petition in
the onice OF the Clerk of the Court OF Common
Pleas, within and for the County OF Holmes and
state oil Ohio, charging the said Ami Floran
Hugiet with wlllful absence for more than three
years last past from the petitioner, and asking
that she may be divorced from the said 4 mi
Fioran liuglet, which petition will stand for
hearing at the next term Of said Court.
Dated this 2d day of December. 4 u 1871.
JOSEPIlENE HUGLET.
BY JAMES TAYLOR. her attorney. l6ic
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Allegheny Cattle Market.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 13, 1871.
CATTLE.

= CATTLE.
The supply of cattle was again comparative
ly light to-day, footing up about $50 head. The
market opened up fairly active to-day and
nearly if not all the good cattle were picked
up early in the day, and that too, at full prices
i'm some instances, at better prices than those
OF last week-but the common grades were
slow at the opening and continued to drag all
the way through. Selling at to 8 scents. Prime
to extra butchers stock sold at from 5x to51S,
and common at to AZ As compared with
last week, there was little or nd difference in
prices.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.
The supply was light to-day, unusually SO,
footing up about 80 head, and nearly all OF
those were common. We had no sales reported
above 51S cts per Id. The most of the sales were
within the range of 50 to a per head.
HOGS.
The supply of hogs was fair. fully up to the
demand, and the market was moderately ac-
tive though rs compared with last week, there
was but little change in prices, say * to s cts.
The competition among the regular dealers is
so sharp that there is little or no margin, and
at present there is not much difference between
the wholesale and retail prices; butchers are
buying half dozen about as cheap as they
could buy car load. =
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Air Your Bed.

Some advocates for excessive neatness
have the beds made up Immediately they
are vacated. 1t is not healthy. They
need to air for couple Of hours. Open
the windows as wide as possible, and set
open the door also. Unless there is a
thorough draught, there is no true ven
tilation of a sleeping-room. The only
exception to this rule is during high
winds, when the door cannot safely re-
main open, and in very wet and foggy
weather.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Canyassing.

James Tidball and John F. Love
canvassed their School District, which
is really small one, and get about
twenty dollars in money for the suffer-
ers in the northwest. Several of the
people of said District having contrib
uted twice before for the same object.
This is an example for others to go by.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
For Sale In Wooster.

A house and lot pleasantly located,
house nearly new, contains seven good
sized rooms, good cistern and well choice
fruit and other conveniences. Terms
easy. For further particulars inquire
of Chas. Laubach, Wooster, Ohio, or at
this office. 13w6.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Very Beautiful Goods.

A te,o days ago, zoe dropped into the
Watch and Je,oelry establishment of A..
B. Frey, and ,oas pleased to see such a re-
spectacle display Of good goods in his line.
He has started ne,o bench, and said the
increasing demand for ,oork ioas the reason.
He shotoed US some specimens of ENGRAVING
on gold coin jetoelry, and other pieces Of ar
tistic ,oork that ,oill compare ,oelltoith that
Of the best shops in much larger to,ons than
ours. IL LIB.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Splendid Pianos.

If any one wants splendid Parlor
Gem Piano, such as musical Professors
buy for their own use, just such can be
bought of Frey for price that will please
the buyer. Try one tor Christmas
present. Or if anything else is wanted
for that purpose. Try Frey before you
bug.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21

One evidence of their worth is the success
that attends them, wherever they go. Other
machines have earned reputation and sell on
heir reputation, tand are entitled to it) but
the world is wide and we want u reputation
too, and arc willing to work for it, and that is
what we are after day.
We warrant these machines to be what they
are repi esented, and II you will try them, you
will find thev will suit you
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21

The Merry sleighbells commenced
their jingling in our streets on Tuesday.
Rather rough on soles however.
BJ. Young is on hand with Christmas
candies and toys nithout number. His can
dies are pure. Call in and see him.
Best Carbon Oil for 35 cts. at j. Spen-
GER & Sons, Paint Valley, o. 16w3
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Christmas Presents.

Just the things you ought to have fol
Christmas presents can be found by
looking over the fine assortment OF
goods just coming into the Jewelry
Store of A. B. Frey. Take peep at
them before you settle your generosity
upon china doll, or some other value
less notion.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
Hunters Body.

The party that was successful in its
strife for the body of Hunter over that
from Cleveland, was, We now learn, from
Akron. As matter Of course outsiders
could have stood no show. His bones
now, or soon will, ,dangle from the walls
of some Akron doctors back office
CIereldnd Herald.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
"American.0 I"

Look to your interest. If you want a
Sesoing Machine go to the Messrs. Hulls
and get good one, one that is easy to
operate and easy to run. The cheapest
and best machine in the world-never
out of order, and is universally liked
wherever known, and one that will last
a lifetime. 7tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
H. e.. L. ID. A.

The attention of our readers is direc-
ted to an advertisement in another
column headed "Holmes Co. Liquor
Dealers Association.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
The Very Best.

The question is often asked why the
Howe Sewing Machine is the best. The
answer is, simply because it does every
thing in the sewing line with such per-
feet satisfaction. Every one who has
used Howe Machine pronounces it the
most complete. Its work speaks for it
self. No other machine has such unan-
Imous testimony in its behalf. Every
body praises it, and no family should be
without it. If you wish a No. ma
chine then, in every respect, buy a
"Howe" of II. Menuez, agent at Millers-
burg. If
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21

If you want boys suit of clothes,
cheap, go to J. Spencer & Son, Paint
Valley, o. 16w3
If you want the best A Sugar for IA
cts. per lb., or714 for 81, go to j. Spen-
Ger & Sons, Paint Valley, o. 16w3
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-21
For Sale,

Two lots in Ingles' addition to the
town of Millersburg; location very de-
sirable. For particulars enquire of E.
J. Duer at the law office of Worries &
Uhl. l7tf.