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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Simple Music.

How much greater is the power of an
old song, with simple air and words,
than of these more difficult and artistic
ones which sometimes throw the pro-
fessional musicians into ecstacies of de-
light. 1t may not be because there is
more music or more feeling to them
but they are endeared to the hearts OF
the common people through familiarity
associated with home scenes of love and
affection, and appeal to sentiments and
feelings that could not be awaken ed, nc
matter how artistic, or sparkling with
gems of beauty. When these have be-
come familiar and associated with the
loves and joys of lifetime, then they
will also become "household words
and awaken the same feelings; but, un.
til such is case, the simple songs OF yes
terday will be the most popular.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
4 Fine Bird.

Some time since son of Mr.. Adam
Urmson shot bird which he said was q
Peregrine Falcon-a species of bird.
very rare in this country. Whether this
is Peregrine falcon or not, we cannot
POSITIVELY say, but it is a species of the
falcon nevertheless. 1t seems to be /;
cross between the eagle and the hawk
1t is well clothed with feathers, having
a thick coating to the claws. 1t is evil
IDENTIFY a stranger in this part of the
country, having come from some north
ern cline. III. G. Saunders & Son, sent
it to Cuyahogo Falls and had it stuffed
and put on Il pedestal, and now have il
on exhibition IN their Drug Store. II
would pay any one well to call and see
it. is quite curiosity. We forgot
to mention that this bird measured
across the wings from tip to tip, five
feet.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Christmas Dinner.

There were doubtless great many
good Christmas dinners served in Mil
lersburg on Monday, but we venture to
say that none were better gotten up
than the dinner at the Butler House.
Several nice wild turkeys were pro-
cured for the occasion, and prepared in
the very best manner possible. The
Editorial fraternity with their wives,
and quite a number of other ladies and
gentlemen were invited. Mr.. Hampson
of the Empire and LADY, were present
The dinner was excellent and all had a
pleasant time. The Host and Hostess
did everything in their power to make
the occasion a pleasant one, which they
admirably succeeded in doing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Removal.

We notice that, F. Seal has moved his
Shoe Shop to the room over Gonser's sa-
loon. He will continue in future, as he
has done in the past, to make the best of
work, and give his customers the very
best satisfaction. For making a neat
fitting boot, and one that will wear, he
is noted. He has at all times large
force of workmen, and can accommo-
date ON short notice. Give him call.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
For the REPUBLICAN.
Cold Weather.

Thursday morning the 2lst inst. was
the coolest we have had at Millersburg,
Ohio, with but two exceptions, for the
last twenty years, the mercury being
down to 20 degrees below zero. During
the cold winter of 1866 and 1856, there
was but one morning that the mercury
stood lower than on last Thursday.
Sunday morning, FEBRUARY 3rd, was the
coldest here of that winter, the mer-
curry then being down to 2l1s degrees
below zero. Saturday morning, Janu-
ary I'd, 1864, (the time the wheat was so
badly winter-killed in Ohio, was the
coldest / have any account of, the mer-
curry being at 22l. degrees below zero.
The cold weather commenced this year
about the same time it did i'm the winter
of 1881 and 1882, (the time of the great
freshet in the Ohio river, but not so
much snow. think the average cold
of this year, up to Christmas, is greater
than in 1881, when we had good sleigh
ing nearly all the month of December.
In that year for the 30 days prior to and
including Christmas snow tell on 30 OF
them.
G. F. NEWTON.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
NJ. e. Festival.

The Festival at the NJ. f. Church held
last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
nights, was a complete success. They
cleared $2Sl 80, and had some $40 or $50
worth of goods remaining unsold. The
entertainment throughout was all that
could possibly be asked. We are glad
that the church has succeeded so well in
its efforts to raise money for defraying
expenses incidental attending the build
ing of the new church.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
A Correction.

Last week we published notice of
the death of Francis Keehn giving the
facts as they were handed to us. We
now have it from an authentic source
that no vial was found on his person.
Although he, strange to say, kept sa-
loon in Wooster, yet he was not drink
ing man. He was man in i'll health
subject to spasms, caused by exposure
in the army, and it is supposed that
while PROSTATE from the effects of a fiji
he was frozen to death. Frank was g
good soldier in the army, and had many
warm friends among the Germans and
Americans.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
SlinnerY Sidewalks.

The time of year is now at hand when
persons should pay some attention to
cleaning their sidewalks, so as to make
them passable by pedestrians, without
the fear of falling and breaking limb,
or injuring themselves otherwise.
When a snow falls the walks should be
cleaned off Immediately, and if there is
no other means of doing it, an ordi-
nance should be passed by the Town
Council compelling it to be done, and ii
not done by the owners of property
along which the sidewalks pass, ii
should be done at their expense. A
good way to remedy slippery walks is
to scatter either salt or ashes on them.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Allegheny Cattle Market.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2S, 1871.

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 We're picked
up early in the day, and that too, at full prices
i'm some instances, ut 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 ut : to cents. Prime
to extra butchers stock sold at from So tO5 y,
and common ut to AZ As compared with
last week, there was little or no difference in
prices.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.
The supply was light to-day, unusually so,
footing up about $50 head, and nearly all OF
those were common. We had no sales reported
above So cts per lib. The most of the sales were
within the range of 50 to 81 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 A to cts.
The competition among the regular dealers is
SO sharp that there is little 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 a car load.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Let the Blind Lead the Blind.

EDS. REPUBLICAN 1 have in my pos
session hand-bill, headed, .'DeSilva's
Gift Concert" printed in Kent, Ohio, in
which hand-bill find my name used as
one of the Board OF Trustees.
1 beg leave to say to the many readers
of your paper my name was used with
out my knowledge or consent, and l
have nothing to do in the matter direct
ly or Indirectly and have ever viewed
all gift enterprises gambling.
Very truly yours,
JACOB CHERRYHOLMES.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
The VERY Best.

The question is often asked why the
Howe Sewing Machine is the best. The
answer is, simply because it does every
thingfn 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-
lmous testimony in its behalf. Every
body praises it, and no family should be
without it. If you wish Nc. l ma
chine then, in every respect, buy a
"Howe" of H. Menuez, agent at Millers-
burg. If
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
A Runaway X. II. Train.

On last Monday evening a week, a
heavy freight train, on the P. Ft. w. &
c. Z. Il. became uncoupled, on the
grade East of Wooster, allowing four
teen cars loaded with live stock to take
the back track, which it was not slow
to do, gaining velocity with every foot
of track retraced it went dashing past
the station at a fearful rate of speed
with no brakesman or conductor to
check its onward flight. Some drovers
who were in the carboose, discovering
the nature of the case, manned the
brakes and thus the runaway wa:
brought to halt, when pursuing en-
gine arrived and dragged it back to the
station. Happily no harm was done.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
The HOLIDAY Season.

Cold, bleak winter is here. We stand
in the midst of the holiday season. Al
ready has Christmas come and gone. Its
happy meetings with friends, its joyous
anticipations, are all things of the past.
Many hearts bound at the recollection
of mementoes bestowed by kind friends.
How the eyes of the little ones sparkled
and their little feet danced as, on bound
ing from their beds Christmas, bright and
early, they saw the loads of presents
which Santa Claus left them during the
night as he was making his annual
round. Christmas morning was one of
the brightest We have seen for many a
year. The day passed off pleasantly
with all. With all did we say? Nay
verify, there are some who perchance,
by reason of Affections could not enter
into the enjoyments of the day. Months
and perhaps years they have lain on beds
of pain and sickness. Outlines their
bodies have been so racked with pain,
the remembrance of which brings
nanght but sorrow and anguish. The
future i'm life hath no charms for them,
unless the beautiful shadows of "Life
beyond the River" be thrown in well
come profusion over their gloomy path
way. Others are pinched by poverty,
and the biting winds of stern winter,
piercing through their scanty clothing,
chills the warm blood, oppresses the ma
turally buoyant spirits, and creates un-
told suffering. Would it not be well for
those who abound in the good things of
this life, to remember these suffering
ones, and when dispensing their gifts, to
drop one here and there, that would be
thankfully and tearfully received.
The old year has nearly run its race.
A few more days and it will join the
number of the past. Its records, its
deeds, its enjoyments and its sorrows
will be things of the past. And as we
enter upon a new year, may good re-
solves be made that shall be kept faith
fully. We all can do something for the
amelioration of human suffering. How
ever small that something may be, it
shall have its reward. Before another
issue, we shall have entered upon 1872.
We wish our readers all happy New
Year.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
DIR. ], III, Jones,

The celebrated Blind Doctor will
again visit Wooster on the 4th & 9th OF
next January. Though this will be only
his fifth visit he has over 13J cases, all
of whom he has under fair way of speedy
cure. The Doctor cannot be beat on
Chronic diseases. Have you asthma
go and see him.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Text Books.

MILLERsBURG. O., Dec. Goth, II.
EDS. REPUBLICAN | see an article in
your paper concerning textbooks fol
our schools, and giving a few reasons
against changing the same. The citi-
zens of our county may not be aware
that law was passed on the 3lst OF
March, 1871, by the Legislature, prohibit
ing any change in the textbooks eX-
cept by the board of education; and the
Board of education can only do so once
in two years by Il vote of three-fourths
of the members, at regular meeting
after three months notice in each sub
district, o. S. for 1871, p 52-3. For ben
eft of those desiring information you
may publish this if desirable.
w. STILwELL.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Concert.

On Thursday evening of this week the
Sabbath School of the Presbyterian
church, assisted by the choir and Others
will give Concert in Town Hall. The
Programme will consist of Solos, Du-
etts, Quartetts, Choruses, &c. The Sill
yer Cornet Band will be present also,
and will discourse a few of its finest
concert pieces. The proceeds are for the
benefit of the school. We hope every
one will feel interested enough to greet
the children on that evening with full
house. Turn out, then, everybody and
contribute your mite toward a good
cause, and at the same time have an
hour or two of pleasing enjoyment.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28

solved, and well may We tremble for
the result. But we never dream of the
real changes that will befall us, and We
cannot read the unalterable DEGREES up
on the book of Fate, under whose infu-
ences We are but as the plastic clay in
the potters hands. Trustingly let us
confide our hopes,ou joys, our troubles
and cares, to the great, all-seeing Eye,
who guides the stars in their course, who
bringeth the latter and the former rain
upon the earth, and who even notes the
stricken sDarrOW'S fall.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
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. will sell goods at the very
lowest cash prices, and warrant every
article. The patronage of the public is
respectfully solicited, as 1 need it at
present very much. l 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, 1871-12-28
Terrific Wind Storm.

Almost terrific wind storm passed over
many of the Western cities, doing con-
siderable damage at Indianapolis, Louis
vile, Chicago, st. Louis and other towns
and cities, on the 2Sth. Houses were
blown down, buildings were unroofed,
chimneys demolished, fences leveled,
&c. A few lives were lost and several
others were injured.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
"Anlerican." "

Look to your interest. If you want a
Seeing Machine so to the Messrs. Hull's
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
q lifetime. 7tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
A Little too Much Steam,

Some Frenchman got too much steam
ahead on Christmas, and in endeavoring
to navigate up street, ran against an
other man, who gave him slight push,
which raised his dander. He followed
the other man across the street and just
as he was stepping on the pavement,
struck him with knife, cutting his
coat, but doing no other damage, except
to cut his own hand by falling on it with
the knife in it open. He was taken to
the calaboose.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Notice

Is hereby given that the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Millers-
burg Machine Company, will be held at
the office of the Company, Monday, 2
o'clock p. NJ, Jan. lst. -, for the
election Of five Directors for the ensu-
ing year.
W. W. RENFREw,
Clerk.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Ill Bred,

No well-bred man will purposely, and
with no special object in view, leave his
name in public place. And especially
will no man of good sense and breeding
put his name indellibly OH another's
property, as is often done on the glass
of car and hotel windows by snobs who
sport diamond rings. The following
lines by some disgusted person hit hard
on somebody:
"When see a mans name
Scratched upon the glass,
l know he owns diamond,
And his father owns an ass"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
First National Bank of Millersburg

Millersburg has at last secured a char
ter for National Bank. The stock has
been raised, Directors have been elected
and officers chosen. The following are
the Officers and Directors chosen: Di-
rectors-R. Long, B. C. Brown, J. Cher
ryholmes, W. NJ. Gibson, J. f. Koch, jr.
L. Mayors and DR.. J. Pomerene. Presi-
dent-R. Long; Cashier-B. C. Brown
1t is called the First National Bank o.
Millersburg, Ohio.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Snarfa Lodge.

At the regular communication of Spar
ia Lodge No. 126, F. G. A. NJ. held at
Masonic Hall on the 22nd inst. the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the COM
ing year:
7. L. Pierce-W. NJ.
II. H. Robinson-S. W.
L. A. Beebout-J. W.
E. II. Hull-Secr'y.
w. F. Sharp-Treas.
j. A. Estill-S. ID.
c. ID. Parkinson--J. D.
A. J. Stifler--Tyler.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Christmas |!

WESTON'S have new Raisins,
new Currants, new Figs, Prunes,
Dates, Oranges, Lemons, Citron,
Cranberries, Chow Chow, Mixed
Pickles, PicalilG, Cauliflower,
Candies, Toys, Nuts, Cream
Crackers, Soda Crackers, Oyster
Crackers, Farina Crackers, Butter
Crackers, Lemon Crackers, Oat
Meal, Cracked Wheat, Tubular
Lanterns, the best lanterns ever
used, Lamps with Argand Burn
ers, the best thing out, cheap
Coffees and Sugars, with a gen
eral assortment of the very best
Groceries and Provisions, which
will be sold lower than any other
house dare sell the same quality
of goods.
We have, as usual, the best
brand of Baltimore Oysters ever
sold in this town, and for less
money.
The best Powder ever sold in
Mlllersburg. Eley's Gun Wads,
Shot, Lead, G. D. and Water
proof Caps.
Don't fail to call.
| HIS. WESTON & CO..
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Post Office Hours.

The Post Office will be open at
A. NJ. and close at 9:l5 P. NJ. All letters
put in the outside box up to $50 o'clock
will be mailed for next mornings mail
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Dedication.

The New Reformed Church of Woos-
ter, Ohio, will be dedicated next Sun
day, Dec. 81, 1871. All friends are in
yited TO attend. Able ministers will be
present. The church is a magnificent
structure
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
THE SEWING MACHINE.

Like all machines, when iirst made, and thai
did the work for which they were intended
was rude, uncouth and imperfect, but the in
ventive genius of man, stimulated by protec
tion, has not only improved them, but the last
having the advantage of the defects and i'm
perfections of the first, have devised and orig
mated new ones, that are altogether better
more simplifed, aeater and cheaper, so that VT
can present to you machine that, at glance
you would pronounce perfect. At all event
| they will do work superior to hand work, eithe
for neatness, durability and beauty. This w
do in the
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
The Splendid Mechanism

OF this machine, and the superior skill, work
manship and materials employed in its con-
struction, are guaranty of accuracy strength
and durability, and runs with such ease that il
makes woman laugh.
The shuttle, riding in its carrier, is subject
to no wear, and the friction of race i:
avoided. Tho tensions admit OF such nice ad.
justment, and with such ease and certainty
that one of the great difficulties met with IN or.
dinary machines is entirely avoided. The feed
is adjustable, that it will work with equal IA
cility either light or heavy goods.
This being comparatively new machine
persons weuld naturally be u little suspicious
Of buying machine they knew but little
about but by referring to the following named
persons who have these machines IN use, you
...p N h.a haft sntiS
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
attachment Notice,

William NJ. France, Plaintilr,)
VS..
l.. c. Stevens, Defendent.
Before James Swart, Justice of the Peace
Of Ripley Tp.. Holmes Co., ..
'nN the e0th day of November, 1871, said jus
~ tice issued an order of attachment in the
above action. for ffty-one dollars and forty
eight cents 1851 4S). lSw3
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Peters Musical Monthly,

For Jannary, comes 10 us IN 4 new dress.
1t is printed on thicker paper, and is in every
respect superior to its many predecessors. The
selections are evidently made with great care,
and it is really wonderful how few poor pieces
among the hundreds that are given. Vol. IX
commences with the January number. Price &c
cents: 50 year. J. L. Peters, 500 Broadway,
New York
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
MAR RIED.

By Rev j. c. Gillian, on the 24th inst, at the
Empire House, in Millersburg, Mr.. SAMUEL
HALL and Miss AMANDA SYLRR, all of Holmes
Co., Ohio.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28

w. II. Gard is now prepared to fur
nish all the little ones with fine candy
and other toys. ao2
Groceries and provisions of all kinds
at Cards cheap. Opposite the Court
House. ar2
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Phrenoiogicai journal.

Forreading at once spicy, vigorous, spir-
ited and high toned, its bulky January number
has our warmest tcommendatiOn. A capital be-
ginning of the New Year. Numerous Illus
trations are given. Price only s3 year. Sin
gle numbers 30 cents. Now is the time to sub
scribe or to make up club, and secure one oi
the valuable premiums offered. S. Il. Wells
New York
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
PUBLICATIONS.
Codey'S Lady Book,

For January is superb. 1t was the first
to reach us, coming on Thanksgiving day, and
should have been noticed sooner, but for an
oversight. Its fine engravings and eolored
fashion plates cannot be excelled. 1t is rich,
racy and rare throughout all its departments.
Don't fail to subscribe. s. year. Published
hr L Eo1ln,- Phil alal1ahia pa
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
American Sewing Machine,

Which will do all work that is done by any
Sewing Machine, and besides, simple and
plain, not hard to understand, easy to run,
(either on account of their mechanical con-
struction, or not being complicated, or both, y
seldom or never out of order, and will last q
lifetime.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Eclectic Magazine.

The Eclectic, for January, came promptly
to hand, and is a splendid number. This mag
azine always contains the choicest literature,
original, and selected from the best European
authors. s. year. Published by Z. X. Pelton
New York.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28

Oysters, Oysters, at Cards.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-12-28
Cleveland Monev Market.
CORRECTED BY

CLEVELAND, Dec. %, 1871.
The following are the closing rates of Specie
and Government securities in this market: