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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07
Baptist and Presbyterian.

In one of the villages of Kentucky, says Har.
pe''s Mogazlne, recently, Baptist minister and q
young Presbyterian clergyman preached in the
same house night about" both preachers being
present at each meeting. One evening the Pres
byterlan, after sermon on infant baptism pro.
ceeded to baptize several babes
The little candidates made great outcrv.
which was of course noted by the Baptist man
Next day number OF the converts of the latter
were to be immersed in the river near by. At
the appointed hour large concourse gathered
on the banks, the Presbyterian being of the mum
Der, and standing close to the waters edge.
After the candidates had been immersed, the
Baptist took hold Of his Presbyterian colleague
and said "Now, sir, will immerse you !"
The latter, amazed, demurred.
"Come along; l am in hurry ~ replied the
damp divine, and then dragged bis brother into
the water.
Alarmed and indignant the young Calvinist
declared at the top IT his voice, tina. he did not
believe in immersion. opposed to it, and
would not submit to it.
The audience was very much excited BY the
scene. The Baptist released his hold and said
young man, l will not mmerse you to-day
but ii ever again see you bap,izing the litto
ones against their own will, and in spite Of tn cir
cries and kicks, as | saw you do last night I will
dip you into the water, sure as there's God
In Israel! You bet Let Us pray!'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07

just as traveller was writing his name on the
register of . Leavenworth hotel, bedbug au.
peared, and took its way across tn, page. The
man paused, and remarked 1--we been bled by
St. Joe aeas, bitten by Kansas City spiders, and
interviewed by Fort Scott grnyb.c,', but I'll be
ID il was ever in place before where the
bedbugs looked over the hotel re. :ster TO find
out where your room wasw
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07

The other day the front door Of the New York
zrt6uns had to be closed for some purpose So
Horace wrote on piece OF paper, Entrance on
Spruce Street. and sent i, down to the man who
does the painting OF the bulletins to be copied.
The man studied over Horace's tracks all the
forenoon and finally, in despair wrote Editors
on spree" and posted tup. The passers-by
Thought the circumstances was not unusual, but
wondered why it should be posted up SO con.
spcuousy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07

A lawyer in Connecticut, not remarkable for
his cleanliness of person, appeared at party
while ago with rose in his buttonhole. .sWhere
do you suppose it came from 7" said he to a
brother lawyer who was admring it. The lat.
ter looked up and down the entire length of the
questoner, and with great deliberation respond.
ed, "Why l suppose it grew there"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07

A young lady hesitating for a word in de.
aeribing the character of rejected sutton, said
"He ia not tyrant, not exactly donineering,
bat" "Dogmatic," suggested her friend. "No,
he has not dignity enough for that think
pupmatic would convey my meaning admirably"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07
spicuously,

DIDN'T Go, But SENT A MAS-Some gentle
man who supposed that Mr., Brown was beaten
TOR Governor in Missouri, cried out, on meeting
him: Mr.. Brown, l hear YOU have been up
Sslt river!' Not exactly that way" said the
Governor elect, '9W l sent u man, '-meaning
his opponent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07

physician ut Beaver Dam was arrested for
whipping his wife, and was required to enter in.
to bonds to keep the peace, On his return home,
he tore down his sign, and swore "he would not
practice in any id town where the authorities
knew better than he what was good for his wife"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07

An editor in New jersey had little nephew
only six months old, and the little nephew died.
Some OF the editors friends considered that it
would be a good shing 10 give the afflicted uncle
substantial expression Of their sympathy; so
they contracted with local sculptor for a grave
stone. The design consisted Of an angel carry.
ing the little one in her arms and flying away
While woman SAT weeping on the ground. II
was executed horribly. The tombstone was sent
to the edx'or, with the simple request that he
would accept il. As he was absent, the Junior
editor determined to acknowledge it, although
he hadn't the slighte.i idea what it meant. So
the next day he burs. out in the paper with the
Following remtrks
ART NEws-We have received from our
eminent sculptor, Felix Mullen., a comic bas.
RELIEF, designed for ornamental freboard. Il.
represents AN lrishman in his night-shirt run.
ning away with the little god Cupid, while lthe
1rishnans sweetheart hides her head Indifferent
~ IN the corner. Every true work Of art tells
its own story; and We understand, as soon as
We glance At this, that cur Irish friend has been
coqustted with by the fair one, and is pretend.
Ing to transfer his love to other quarters There
IS lurking smile on the Irishman's lips which
express his mischievous intentions perfectly
We think il would have been better, however,
70 have clothed him in something else than a
nIght-khirt. and TO have smoothed down his hair
We have placed this chef d'gucrS beneath our
parlor mant!e-piece, where it will surely be ad-
mired by our friends when they call We are
glad 10 encourage such progress in local art"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07

AT the time of the creation, says celebrated
English wit, the great thing was man woman
was only side issue.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-01-07

GIFT books, worth from 10 cents 70 SIS, for
holiday presents. at Osmsn IS Hapemsn's.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Obedience TO Parents,

1t has sometimes been said that dis
obedience to parents is the beginning of
all crime. If this is true-and to great
extent it undoubtedly is-how import,
ant that the habit of Gisobedience
should never be formed? Beware
young reader, how you disobey the
slightest command of your parents; for
it will lead you to disobey others, and
then disobey the laws of your country
and the laws of God. is it too much TO
require that you should obey your par
ents? Surely it is not, for this is right
Is obedience hard? Then 1t is because
its not cheerfully rendered. You can
do nothing that will please and honor
yeur parents more than cheerful but i'm
plicit obedience. Obedience must be
prompt and cheerful, or it ceases to be {
virtue. He who always obeys with /;
sour cOpntenance and angry words, i!
brother 60 the openly disobedient. BC
cheerful then in your obedience, alway!
ready to act from word or look, which
ought always to be sufficient TO com
Tnand instant and loving obedience.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
How to get q Library.

Boys, would you like to know how to
get a library? Why, Of course you do,
we hear you say. Well then we will
give you few ideas and you can see for
yourselves if they are not pretty good.
In the first place, do you smoker Well,
yes. How often? Only one five cent
cigar day, that's all, a very small
amount. Let us see how small. There
are three hundred and sixty-five days in
the year. Five cents spent every day
would amount to $1S.25 at the end of
the year. Not uery much! Enough,
however, to buy ten or fifteen good books.
That's pretty good number to begin
with. And then again you say that you
drink on an average one glass of ale or
beer day. This as you see will amount
to another $ls.2o during the year. Then
you say that for a little amusement you
play billiards once in while, (which will
cost you, say twenty-five cents week
on an average throughout the year.
This will make just $500 for the year.
There are many other little eXpendi-
lures which would make quite a nice
sum total, that we shall not enumerate
Now let us see what amount these little
bills will foot up. For cigars, $1S.25
For ale and beer, $lS.25. Billiards,
$1,000. Total, $49.5O. Now this is q
moderate estimate of the expenses Of
some of our young men. There are
many who spend two and three time:
this amount, and there are others who
spend but little in this way. Fifty dol.
lars judiciously spent in books would
make quite a respectable library for {
young man just beginning life. Bu
this is only an estimate for a single
year. In five or ten years of saving il
this Way, you can make your own cal
culation as to what your library wOult
be worth. Young men, think of thes'
matters, and leave off these indulgence
which do ten times more harm thai
good, and store your minds with usefI
knowledge, which will give you powe
, and influence among your fellow-men
4 man with correct principles and
mind well stored with general knowl
edge has capital which will carry hin
. safe and sound through all the emer
gencies of life. On the other hand, tn
, young man who spends his money 70
those indulgences which will never re
turn him either interest or principal
will meyer rise above mediocrity, but i
nine cases out Of ten will prove fail
5 ure in life. Choose ye, then, youn
e man, which of these suggestions yo
, will take )
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Liedertafel Anniversary.

The sixteenth anniversary of this en-
terprising German Society of Akron,
was celebrated on last Friday evening
in Phoenix Hail. This Society was
founded in 1855; our own tellow-citi-
zen, Prof. c. F: Kobe, being one of the
thirteen original founders. The Profes-
sor attended the anniversary meeting
and participated in the exercises. by
making a neat and appropriate address
This society has grown strong in num-
bers, and has become quite wealthy. We
hope they may be induced at some fu-
ture time, not far distant, to come and
give the citizens of Millersburg one Of
their rich musical treats.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
For the REPUBLICAN
FROM PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MY DEAR EDITORS: Receiving week
ly the HOLMES COUNTY REPUBLICAN, !
feel desire to tell you how much We
enjoy reading it. Every Friday the
mail carrier brings this welcome visitor
to our door. 1 find such valuable scraps
for my book from its pages, that shall
feel tempted to give Rev. S. J. Linn a
rival to his "Living Thoughts of Liv-
ing Authors" Perhaps some of your
readers would be interested in little
gossip from this, our 'sCity of Brotherly
Love-" As we have been "snow-bound,'
1 can only give you what see from my
window, being deprived of the pleasure
of walking on Chestnut street to study
the fashions, and human nature, too, 1
may add.
Sleigh riding in the city is hailed as
one of the greatest luxuries that can
be afforded us. In two winters this
pleasure has been denied, and now those
fortunate enough to possess sleighs are
enjoy ing it to the utmost. Beautiful
sleighs drawn by graceful, prancing
horses, and filed with bright faces,
handsome robes and afghans fly past my
window on their way for Broad street,
the great driving thoroughfare of our
City. 1 notice that it is not those who
can best afford this expensive pleasure,
that participate most freely. know a
young gentleman who has two sisters
and an aged father depending ON his eff
forts for support, who, with other young
men in like circumstances, pay fifteen or
twenty dollars for a single ride. The
younger generation show their disap-
probation of this selfish pleasure by
snow baliing all the young men who
ride without one of the fair sex.
Our own gifted American songtress,
Clara Louisa Kellogg, gave two fine con-
certs this week. Her singing is. very
sweet-her beautiful face and graceful
form makes her much more attractive
than great singers usually are. The
evening your correspondent heard her.
she was attired in pale blue silk with an
overdress of white, looped with garlands
of flush roses, low corsage, displaying
white arms and neck, around which
were clasped sparkling jewels, yet none
so bright as her soft brown eye. Yet
she is not equal to the great Swedish
Nightingale, who has so lately charmed
us. 1 fear we have had our musical ear
cultivated to such high degree by this
fair daughter of song, that We cannot
appreciate her less favored sisters
Christina Nilsson is certainly child Of
nature-so wonderfully gifted, yet SO
unaffected and winning in every way
She steals your heart ere she charms you
with that sweet voice, which God has Sc
kindly bestowed on her. We expect he1
again before she leaves our country
she sings with our Handel & Haydn So
ciety the first of March. They will give
us the "Oratorio of the Creation" We
extend an invitation to our Western
friends to visit our City at that time.
would like to tell you many other things
of interest, but must not frighten you
with long letter the first time. 1 will
wait until am "snowbound" again, an6
then finish my meditations to you.
\ "LITTLE One,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Items from MaSsiilOD,

BY letter from friend in Massillon
we learn that Russell & Co. are running
$50 hands in their shop, and have already
booked orders for loco Threshing Ma
chimes. The Excelsior Shop started up
on last Monday full force. Volcano
Furnace has been in full blast for some
time. The Massillon Furnace will start
the first of April. Planning, Sash and
Door Factory, Spoke, Hub and Felloe
factory, and in fact everything else il
full blast. IL. Beatty & Co. have
slaughtered $3.50 Hogs. Massillon GER
tainly ought to be lively with all thes'
manufacturing establishment running
with fell force.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
A Lady Commits Suicide.

Miss Louisa Creits, residing near Viii.
mot, Stark county, this State, after 8
series of disappointments and trouble:
which she conceived to be uncomfortable,
ended her existence in this world BY
shooting herself, on Tuesday evening OF
last week. 1t appears that she had beer
contemplating this act for some time.
She stood high in society, and the act
has caused general gloom over the entire
neighborhood.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Another Projected Railroad.

There was filed, the other day, at the
office of the Secretary of State the GER
tificate of incorporation of the Wheel
ing & Toledo Railroad Company; ter
mini, Bridgeport, Belmont county, and
the city of Toledo, passing through
Belmont, Harrison, Tuscarawas, Stark,
Holmes, Wayne, Ashland, Richland,
Crawford, Huron, Seneca, Sandusky,
Ottawa, Wood and Lucas counties. Cap
ital stock, 81 ,00O, 900.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
The nuzzle in our last nu

The puzzle in our last number
was correctly answered by VIM Z
Freck, W. T. Hull, ". S. Jones, W
Hoover, Miss Sue E. Thompson and
Mrs. Ross FolweI. The answer is
" You are sure to be defeated"
Two boys were drowned in HUI
ron river not long since while skating
upon the ice ON Sunday.
Mr.. Walkup & Co. are contem-
plating enlarging their business and go
ing into the manufacture of doors, sash
and blinds. 1t is hoped that they will
carry out this project.
The cars are now running to with
in two miles of Napoleon.
Hon. Martin Welker has our
thanks for public documents received.
"A freight train ran into another at
Richland Station ON the P. Ft. W. q C..
r. r. on Sunday week, injuring one Of
the brakemen, Mr.. John Sproal, making
amputation of foot necessary.
Squire Bells Office over Long,
Brown & Cos. Bank. Room formerly
occupied by the Ex-Probate Judge.
Norway Oats for sale by Who'll,
Uhler & Co.
Heart, Hope, Home, Happiness
and Heaven-five of the sweetest words
in the English language.
Mr.. John Moore, who lived near
Shreve, died Monday night OF paralysis,
and was buried to-day-Wednesday.
Some of the Millersburg ladies
do not sing: "Oh won't we be glad
when Sammy comes home," but sub
stitute: 'sOh won't we be glad when the
students come home"
Several young ladies sent their
compliments to three of our young men
accompanied with Shoe, fig, and one
word candy. Crimping the hair has gone
out of style. So have neck-tie parties
and every other kind. For further in
formation address Post Office Box 1776.
Next week, third page-Sure.
Too crowded. Look out for fly ing col
ors. A. B. S. is coming.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
nXhOlf. UhIer & Go.

The old Excelsior Corner is still alive
and carrying on business as brisk as
ever. These gentlemen, knowing the
wants of the community, are at all times
prepared to furnish everything in their
extensive line of trade. In the Dry
Goods line they can't be beat; their
Groceries are prime; their selection OF
Queensware is large and fine; their
stock of Provisions choice. They deal
very, heavily in butter, lard, flour the
best in market, eggs and in fact in
everything. that is bought and sold
People will find it greatly to their in
terest to call on them.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Here We Go.

Rio Coffee 20 cents per u.
!Silrer Drips Syrup 81 per gallon.
Potatoes 81 per bushel.
Buck,rhedt Flour cents per II.
Sliced Ham.
Dried Beef.
Roasted Coffee, a .fne article.
Paint Creek Flour.
Corn Neal.
Corn in the Ear.
Evergreen Peas, equal to Green Peas.
HomiRy ) lbs for quarter.
Odt Neal.
Cracked Wheat.
Pearl Barley.
Crdaberries.
Turkish Pranes.
Neu CurrGnts.
RdisiRs.
Figs.
Fresh Lemons 40 cents per do=.
Fresh Oranges 60 cents per doz.
Onions, Cabbage and Celery.
Fresh Fish.
Choice No. ] Mackerel.
II. d N. Oysters.
DeSiccdtsd cocoanm.
Best Young Hyson Tea, $1.50 per ID.
Sage for PuddiRgs.
Tdpioca for Puddings.
G.. B. Goldfish.
Dried Fruits, Of all kinds.
You ,oiH aluays find something neau and
nice to tickle your palate and make yo,
laugh and gro,o fat, at
25tf. II. S. WESTON & co.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Preserving Hams.

We append a recipe for preserving
hams, which is said to be the best ex-
tant: After hams have been smoked,
take them down and thoroughly rub the
flesh part with molasses, then immedi-
ately apply ground and powdered pep
per, by sprinkling' on as much as will
stick to the molasses, when they must
be hung up again to dry. Hams treated
in this manner will keep perfectly sweet
for two or three years. This must be
done before the fly deposits its eggs, for
after that is done nothing will stop their
ravages.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
The Howe Sewing Machine.

We should judge from the number
manufactured and sold week, in the
United States, that this machine was the
most reliable for all kinds of sewing now
in use. Twenty-four hundred a week
are sent out to the public. Notwith-
standing this large number the demand
for them is such, that the company have
been compelled to enlarge their Factory,
and when completed will turn out 500
machines per day. 17tf.
Great Reduction in the prices of Fars
ut Mayors. 1Sq
Mayors sells better Teas for less money
than any other house in toton. 1Stf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Death Notices.

We are frequently asked why the no.
tice of such persons death did not ap-
pear in the REPUBLICAN, and our reply
to such questions would be, that al
though We endeavor to obtain informa-
tion on every subject that would be in
teresting to our readers, it is impossible
for editors to know the full name, age
and residence of every man, woman and
child in all the region round, that are
from time to time, called off by death
Give such items to the printer, and you
will never fail to see them published.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Death of George Hadley.

Mr.. George Hadley, who has been
sick with consumption for some time
past, died on Wednesday evening last,
and was buried on Friday. The de-
ceased was a member of the Disciple
church, and was about twenty-one years
of age.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
To CORRESPONDENTS.

Communications, in order to receive
any notice, must always be accompanied
by name of author, not necessarily for
publication, but to show good faith. We
are always glad to receive communica-
tions from al points, on any subject
that would be Of interest to our readers,
but we must invariably have the name
of the writer as well as the signature
under which he eywrites. Please remem-
ber one other thing, and that is don't be
too lengthy. I..la
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
New Year.

New arrangements at \. Shrimplin's
cash Boot and Shoe store. | have
adopted the cash system and viii sell
goods cheaper for ready pay only, than
can be bought elsewhere, and which give
better satisfaction. My Motto is, cheap
for cash. | hope to share continuance
of yous very liberal patronage. And as
l can seh way goods cheaper by so doing,
then come along and buy your goods
cheap, for cash. Al goods marked
darn. .. 9, ShRIMPLIN.
gln.r
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Andes Insurance Compsly.

By reference to official state of this
Company made to the State Auditor
we are made acquainted with the fact
that this new Ohio Company has reali-
zed in five months of her business which
commenced 18th of July last, after pay
ing expenses, and all losses, the sum OF
one hundred and eighty-one thousand
dollars, which realization is doubtless
gratifying to the officers and stockhold-
ers of the Company, and highly satis-
factory to herPolicyholders.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Selling for Cash ONLY

VIM. H. Gard adopted the cash sys-
tenn February 1st, and will hereafter sell
for cash only. All persons indebted to
him are requested to call and settle with
out further delay. Thereby saving the
expenses of leaving accounts for settle
ment. 24w2
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Good Policy

Is for those of our citizens who have
not yet obtained an Insurance Policy on
their dwellings, furniture, and 1nerchan-
disc, to call without delay and obtain
from Squire Bell a Policy in the Andes
Insurance Company.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Howe Sewing Machine.

The preference for the genuine Howe
Sewing Machine is such that the agents,
Messrs. Menuez & Rood, receive fire.
quent applications for exchange from
those who have been betrayed into the
purchase of Machines of other manu-
tacturers; in such cases these machines
have been in use but few weeks. 1t is
the safest and cheapest plan, when pur-
chasing machine, to purchase a Howe
and no other. The economy of this
course is made fully apparent in the
course of few years of usage. 17,o2
Heary Muslin 10 cents per yard at
Mayors. 1SU
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Problem.

If the number 4 be raised to certain
power and the number be raised to a
power whose exponent is greater by
unity, the sum ofthese powers will be so.
Required-the exponent of the power to
which is raised.
W. II. Lock Box y, Wooster, o.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-02-09
Solution Of Problem.

A solution of the problem in our last
number, was sent us by W. Hoover OF
Wooster. AS stock is $50 or $32 s-11,
BIS stock is $2l6 or s6s s-Il. Either one
of these answers viii meet the require
ments of the problem.