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The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-07-12
a TOUCHING STORY.

In the cemetery at Nashville, Tennes
see, a stranger was seen planting u
flower over soldiers grave. When
asked, "Was your son buried there?"
"No," was the answer.
"Your son-in law?"
"No."
ga brother?"
"No."
ga relative ?"
"No."
After moment the stranger laid
down small board which he held in
his hand and said
"Well, l will tell you. When the war
broke out 1 was farmer in Illinois. |
wanted to enlist, but I was poor 1 had
wife ard seven children. l was draft
ed. I had no money to hire substi-
tute, so ! made up my mind that must
leave my poor, sickly vile and little
children, and go and fight the enemy
After l had got all ready to go, young
man whom l knew came to me aud said !:
"You have big family, which your
wife can not take care of. will go for
you" He did 90 in my place, and in
the battle of Chickamausa he was
wounded, and taken to Nashville hospi-
tai. But after long sickness he died,
and was buried here, and ever since l
have wanted to come to Nashville and
see his grave; so saved up all the spare
money l could, aud yesterday l came
on, and to day found my dear friends
grave.
With tears of gratitude running
down his cheeks, he took up the small
board and pressed it down into the
ground in the place of a tombstone.
Under the soldiers name were written
only these words:
CHE DIED FOR Me-"
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think you were laughing; but you are
happier for all of this, and your CLEAN
so constant, I see now is but your hope
fulness."
Now to the earth came the spirit, and
every inch OF ground teemed with life
aud action. There was the din of a uni
versal workshop. Myfiads Of seeds were
struggling and pressing their way up
through the ground. The very air and
light were at work accomplishing what
all the human beings that have ever
lived could never perform, and in way,
too, that even spirit has but faint
idea.
The greatest artists in the universe
are :he sunbeams, and though SO spirit
like that they cannot be grasped, they
are yet so powerful that they change the
nature of huge masses of metals and
rocks, and lift the ocean, by degrees, to
the sky. Back in the ages, before any
living thing existed, they we're working
thus wonderfully, and now, from the
depths of the earth are brought up SUBJ
stances with their painting still upon
them, and the colors the same as the
ones they use to-day. So their work is
imperishable.
How remarkable we think it when
articles discovered in buried cities, and
made by ancient people, still retain their
colors!
These unceasing workers,-the light.
the air, aud the water, are in great har-
mony, and so must it ever be, for work
and progress commenced before the
world began, and He, who never wearies
in creating, said while working here
with us-"My Father worketh hitherto,
and work." This is the key note Of
the Universe.
Now the boys spirit must return, and
take up his body and his life's labors
again. He reached the spot where his
other part was lying, just in time to see
his mother stopping over it, to awake
her sleeping boy with kiss,-while
she said softly--"poor tired child, how
soundiy he has been sleeping"
He sprang up and clasped her round
the neck-"Oh, I'm not tired!" he
cried.
81 have waited supper for you, for l
did not like to awake you; you seemed
to be dreaming so pleasantly"
"l've been up among the clouds,
mother"
"Aud you are rot entirely out of
them yet" said she, for his eyes had
such wondering look, as he was not
quite settled back into himself.
"Well, if 1 have been dreaming.
nothing else has. Mother. there is a
great deal going on il the world"
"Of course there is," said she,
"though when one is asleep they do not
generally know what is taking place"
81 am not sure, mother, but that is
mistake; and he did not, just then, tell
her all he had been seeing.
81 think we shall have shower, as
there seems to have been one in the
West, and it is coming this way," said
his mother.
eyes, l am sure of it--a thunder
Storm" he said, and then they sat down
to supper.
From that time on, so chcerfully aud
faithfully did he perform his life's work,
and SO willing and kind was he ever in
assisting others in theirs, that when in
reality his soul took leave of his body,
to join in the glorious activity above,
those left behind said-"He did with
all his might whatever his hands found
to do"-while above was heard, in well
come,-."Well done, good and faithful
servant"
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Personal
NOAH WALKER s. GO
TEE
Celebrated CIolA.eTs {!
B.ILTTNoRE, SD
Announce the iuiroluciio, Of i ,ian oi ID
CLOTHING AND liN5EERWEA3

BALTIMORE, 80

to whieh they call y,-'r spec; :':r:.;;...'-
Tl.vy wi; send oh a.p!ieAtion :-e.r !;"l ''"i
and accurate
RULES For SELF NEA>rH:E.'.NT-
AMI full liue Of samples fr-r ''.cr !mr.
stock OF CLOTH>. riS.NfJ@!.'.H. 70
iNGS SHiHT!NG% g.. 81. '',u' ''''''- =.
parties liz any Firt ii Il: ro;:.' 90 oIie' NJ "a
Clothing and shirts dfcrt f!~i.: ..:em. " l.. IT,
certainty of rccc.,i..s -....el.'s o.
71e l;ay Lq'f N.y|.
.fu3 j.. n.<54f f.
a';a;nat.,r.
t"o. ori,re-! W.. be SEN. = :.xrFe,> 10 a. :
part al Inc couauy.
4, !, wei knoan throu..,ae, ;:.r Sor;,,e,n
States they have Ser FORM t..!,EE VI ti.S
EXcELLko
in MI departments of ;he'r h..-':.e>. whic.. .
substantial guarantee 10 '..r Il ~..',.vr .'.s
Goods they will send "H;.
A large and well ;;>>ottr, ...-l: d:
READr-MibE cI~..:!NG
always on hand. tog,,icr ri'. f"iI i,r, -.
FURNISHING Go":,>
including all The latest No'e'ie> 80 !es's", ' -
PoEULAI P%i' =.
When Goods sre sci; !er t,,.'-s c" :.
there VII 10 no coiiec;ipi: ct =, ansDi.'- ~
so aud ever
Rules for -Naa>urr:a..,. Samg'
Gools i, P,ice liz, >chr ire - ann.ic.."sn
Tho ar,eu;i cl Ike T'n.i. i f,Ni;ei 70 or
WHOLESALE DEP-:RTY%i ~iiien = Al
sass kel,i up 10 Ihe ..:cfes' ,tai'ia. J.
NOAH wALKt:a & %.
N.sn:..c,urcrs an., Dca.y,> ia ~, arl F.
C,otiig aud Furnishing ;p'".- .i,hcr '..i'
made rr na''e !" s-t.r.
IsSanaIG7 ss,;si"..r. street,
BALTIMORE, mD.
Ap.1l J. ~
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tions at that rate will be 81, 100000. OF
this 100000 will be required to pay
the interest on the debt, leaving 5000,
900 for the support Of the State govern
ment. I would advise gentlemen who
are interested in the financial affairs OF
South Carolina to preserve these state
ments, as they are we'll authenticated
and trustworthy"
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% HOURS AHEAD

TEE DAlLY MORNING STAR reach
i es Sumter % HOURS AHEAD Of tie
Charleston, Columbia and Augusta papers.
The STAR contains LATEST TELEGRAPH
&c DISPATCHES, (including New York and
Live' pool Markets.. full reports of the Whining
ton markets, and all news Of interest or impor-
lance.
Merchants of Sumter receive reports Of
CHARLESTON MARKET through the STAR
% hours sooner than through the Charleston
papers.
Terms, ZOO per year: or $3.50 for months.
wv II. BERNARD,
Editor and Proprietor.
June 81 Wilmington, y. c.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Test Your Burning Oils.

In our last issue we explained the
method in common use for determining
the fire test of petroleum oils. We re-
fer to the matter again for the purpose
of urging every person using kerosene,
to ascertain the fire test before trusting
it. If thermometer is not available,
or if any reason the test cannot be
made in the usual way, then try a vet
simpler method which has been once be-
fore meneioned in our columns. Pour
a small quantity of oil in a saucer, or
other shallow dish, and pass lighted
match near the surface of the oil. If
you detect any small blueish flashes, or
puffs, or if the Yapor takes fire, then, in
either case, the oil is dangerous and un-
fit for use. Be sure and always have
both the dish and the oil at as warm a
temperature as they would be in the
shade ON hot summers day. Recent
" in single month three women were
burned to death in the city of Pitts
burgi, by kerosene explosions. We
have before us sample of the oil used
in one OF these cases, and any person
familiar with kerosene can tell instant
" that has been adulterated by the
addition of benzine. On the applica-
ton of match, as above described, it
takes fire as instantaneously as powder
The oil was purchased for a good article
but if this simple test had been applied
its true character would have been dis
covered, and the life of the wife and
mother might have been saved.-OH
Journal.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Cleaning Up.

Now is the time to clean up the streets.
In fact it should have been done sooner.
But it is not yet too late. Every street,
alley, backyard and cellar should be
thoroughly cleaned every fall. During
the summer and fall large amount of
vegetable and other matter accumulates,
and decays, sometimes in corners where
it is neglected, in cutters, &c. This
perhaps may not cause much sickness
during the cold winter months, but it
helps to prepare the system for it in the
spring, and serves as deposite for those
noXious insects that infest the air and
earth in the spring. Remove the filth
now, and you tear down the house, the
bed, the cradle of the egg and Larvae of
all the insect tribe. Done now, it is re-
moved for the whole summer; but early
as it may be done in the spring, some OF
the eggs will be hatcbed and the insects
ready for operations. If the cleaning is
postponed till spring and the heat comes
the pile, wherever it is put, penetrating
its loose surface, gives a sickly odor
through the surrounding country. Pre-
pare for disease before it reaches you,
and make your most thorough cleanings
in the fall, and then you have the win
ter's frost to purify the earth's surface
and her bracing air to strengthen.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Personal.

Hon. James Monroe, our worthy Rep
resentatiye in Congress from this GA
District, made a flying visit to our town
last week to see his friends and have a
consultation with them before going to
Washington. Mr.. Monroe, fully appre-
ciates his position and takes great pains
to know what he can do for his con-
stituents. He is looking well and says
he thinks himself ready for the long
winter session that will commence in
December next. -
Mr.. G. w. Henshaw, Auditor elect OF
Wayne county, was in town one day
last week. He took charge of the Au-
ditor's office and entered upon its duties
on Monday of this week.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16

When good men die, the community
in which they lived, mourns their loss,
but when a bad man passes away, sigh
of relief is all that is known of his de-
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
BURLINGTON,

Leaving the East and arriving at Chicago o.
Indianapolis, how shall we reach the West
The best Line is acknowledged to be the C., B
Il O., Joined together with the u. Il NJ. Rail
road by the Iron Bridge at burlington, ant
called the BURLINGTON ROUTE.
The main line Of the Route running to Oma.
ha, connects with the great Pacific Roads, ani
forms to-day the leading route to California
The Middle Branch, entering Nebraska a
Plattsmouth, passes through Lincoln, the Stat,
Capital, and will this year be finished to For
kearny, forming the shortest route across tn,
continent by over 100 miles.
Another branch of the Il. NJ, diverging a
Red Oak, falls into.a line running down tn,
Missouri through 81. Joe to Kansas City, ant
all Kansas. Passengers by this route to Kan
sas, see Illinois, southern Iowa, and Missouri
and,iby slight divergence, can see Nebrask;
also.
Lovers of fine views should remember tn,
Burlington Route, for its towns 'high- CLEAN
ing from afar"its tree-fringed streams it
rough bluffs and quarres--its corn-ocean.
stretching over the prairics further than ey,
can reach.
Land buyers will'be sure to remember it, fol
they have friends among the two thou sand wht
have already bought farms from Geo. s. Harri:
the Land Commissioner of the B. & NJ. Il. RI
Burlington. Iowa, or among the four Thousand
home -steaders and prc-empters who last yeal
filed claims in the Lincoln land office, whert
Uncle Sam is rich, enough to give us all
farm"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16

Which comes ChequDer, and gives satisfaction.
Call and see them. Prices ranging from Si5
upwards.
Sewing machine attachments, needles and
oil Kept ON hand.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Daring Robbery.

Capt. VIM. Buchanan, stock dealer o
Wooster, returned from Pittsburgh, OF
Friday evening last, on the 9 O'Clock
train, and was going to his house aboul
two squares from the Depot, through an
alley as was his custom, when he was
met by two men near his own stable
The men separated and let him pass be-
tween them. Just as they were oppo-
site him one of them seized him by the
throat and before he could release him.
self he was struck on the head several
times by the other man, stunning him
so that he lay insensible on the ground
The parties then robbed him, as we are
Informed, of about $1300,O0 in money
and the same amount or little more OF
bank checks. When Mr. Buchanan came
to his senses he found himself so badly
hurt that he was obliged to make his
way to the house, distance of nearly
80 yards, on his hands and feet. The
parties have not yet been, detected,
though tits generally supposed they BET
long to Wooster and that they have
been watching some time for this op-
portunity. ..4. -t
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Matrimonial Season.

1t is something of a coincidence tina!
when the frosts come and the leaves be-
gin to fall, and the cold winds to moan
through the bare branches, that the
matrimOnially inclined begin to take Oh
HyInen's bonds. Like the ripe fruit
| piuclIed from the tree, they are gathered
from the chills of winter, to more con-
genial housing. The purses of the cler-
gymen and justices become plethoric
with the ceremonial fees, the tailors
and milliners and dress makers, arc
thronged with outfits, and the jewelry
and notion stores glitter with gifts and
gewgaws. Though it is the season OF
the @sere and yelIowSleaf,n to these con-
nubial candidates it is new life, filled
with sunshine and happiness, where
every wish is realized, and every hope a
fact. LE TFf5sF EEHE HsEfg
1t is well that it is thus. The har-
vests have been garnered and in the rest
from his labor, the husbandman likes
not to dwell alone. He longs for kind
hand to minister to his wants, loving
heart to cheer his lonely hours. He
seeks and finds the object of his souls
desire and modestly invites her to be-
come his wife, which modestly she ac-
cepts. 'Tis done. Such it has beer
from the beginning and will be as long
as the edicts Of an All-wise Creator shal
endure.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16

Mr. Wendell Phillips thought be
fore the November elections thai
the poor old Democratic party had
gone to the dogs. 1t would be in.
teresting to know what he thinks
now. Some enterprising Eastern
paper should interview him at once
The great success of the cotton
mandatory at Augusta, Ga, is
stimulating enterprise in that re.
gion. A movement has been set on
foot at Anderson, S. c., to establish
a similar factory at that place, with
capital Of $l50,0OO, to be called
The Peoples Manufacturing Com
pany."
The Boston Post was forty years
old on Thursday last. -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
About Advertising.

You can't eat enough in a week t6
last you a year, and you can't 1adyertis.
on that plan either. '' ''' 90 ~
People that advertise only once il
three months forget that most of folk
cannot remember anything longer thar
about seven days. i-t.'.
No bell can ring so loud as a good ad-
vertisement. People will believe wha
they see rather than what they hear.
Quitting advertising in dull time.
is Ii Ike tearing out dam because the
water is low. Either plan will prevent
good times from ever coming.
An Indian once tried the softness OF
feathers by laying one ON a rock and
stretching himself upon it. There are
some who try the virtue of advertising
as of anything else in life, that if it is
worth doing at all it is worth doing well
Bread is the staff of human life, and
advertising is the staff of business.
A simple "card' may profitably stand
years without changing, but sensation
advertisement should be changed as oft
en- as you can get the printer to do it.
We don't recommend advertising as
the best way to get a good wife, but we
can recommend it as the best way to gel
a good trade.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
A Call

We had occasion to visit SmithviIle
the other day and while there called on
our old friend Prof. j. B. Eberly. The
Prof. is looking well, though he has just
lately recovered from a severe sickness.
The Smithville High School under the
able management of Mr.. Eberly, is in a
fourishing condition. Wewere glad to
learn that quite number of our Holmes
county boys are attending school there
as We know of no similar Institution that
stands higher than this school, Prof
Eberly has good Assistants i'm the differ
ent departments and all the different
branches are ably taught. H9
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Oyster Supper Last Week.

We are glad to announce that the Oys-
ter Supper given by the ladies on Thurs
day and Friday evenings of last week
was success, as they realized enough to
purchase the dishes, &C., to be used for
festival purposes. The ladies of Mil
lersburg deserve the greatest praise for
their enterprise. They do nothing ON
the halfway principle.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
MAR RACES.

MARRIED.-On Nov. Q, by A. j. Bell, Esq,
Mr.. ISAAC WANT and Miss Elizabeth Grille.
On Nov. 0, at the rcsidenc of the brides
er, Mr.. Z. A. SCOTT and Miss ALICE STER-
LING.
On Oct. seth, at the residence of Robt Wat
| hewson, in Ripley Tp.. by the Rev. L. Il. Cald-
well, MIR. JOSHUA MORELAND andi Miss
MARGARET ANN NJ. C0NKEY, both Of In
diana.
On Oct e6. by Rev. E. b. Caldwell, Mr.. JNO.
Z. MURRY and Miss LUCY L. McCLEL-
LAND, both of Monroe TIP.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16

Geo. Murray, son of Samuel Murray.
living near Paint Valley, died on Mon
day morning and was buried on Tues
day. He had been sick some time.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Thanksgiving Day.

In compliance with the request of the
President of the United States and the
Governor of Ohio, the business men OF
Millersburg have all agreed by petition
to close their business houses on that
day. Persons from the country will
please make note of this, as no business
will be done on that day. We have be-
fore us an article of agreement to this
effect, signed by all the business firms
in town. Remember the day, Thurs
day, Nov. Both, 1871.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Oysters.

Next to a beautiful wife, lovely
home and handsome children, comes &
good square meal. As a rule no two
persons agree upon the necessary pre-
requisites for good meal, yet no one
will deny that the best substitute for it.
is well served dish of Oysters, and il
any of our readers feel disposed to try
the experiment let them call at George
Schnorr's saloon, on Main street, and
call for dish of his selectoysters. We
know they Will be satisfied, for we have
been there. If any one wishes to give
his family neat surprise, let him take
home can or half can of the live oys-
terman's select oysters and they will
have sunshine in the housefor whole
week.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
SO Alneriean.0

Look to your interest. If you want 6
Sewing Machine go to the Messrs. Hull:
and get a good one, one that is easy tC
operate and easy to run. The chedpes
and best machine in the world-nevel
ont of order, and is universally liked
wherever known, and one that will las
a lifetime. 7tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Doing Good Business.

Underwood & Harmon of Holmes
vile, arc doing good business in the
Dry Goods and Grocery line. They say
their sales are increasing rapidly as the
people get to know what bargains they
can get by going to them. We wish them
success and are glad to know they are
doing we'll.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Be Careful.

Persons, and especially the youth,
who are hunting the game that seems SO
abundant, should be very cautious with
their fire arms. Almost daily we read
of accidents in the fields and woods,
either from the careless handling of
arms while on the trail, or careless
shooting towards others.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Well Done.

Mr.. Isaac Parsons, of Washington TIP.
has Cotswold Eve that raised three
buck lambs this, summer, which he sold
for $l0a piece. The eve sheared eight
pounds of wool, which was sold for fifty
cents pound, making in all aprofit Of
$34 from one sheep. Who of our farm
ers has done better?
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
WORK AND PL4Y.

INSTRUCTION with amusement The best,
cheapest, and most popular Magazine for the
home. Only $1.00 per year. The occupation,
amusements and instruction of the whole fam :
ilS speciality. New Games, Home Amuse-
ments, Instructive Sketches, Drawing Lessons,
splendid Puzzles and beautiful Oil Chromos
are prominent features in this original Maga-
zine. Inquire for it at the news rooms, or send
ten cents to the Publishers for Il sample copy,
with the most liberal list ever offered for club
bing with all the popular Magazines. Splendid
premiums and cash commissions offered to
ladies who secure clubs.
MILTON BRADLEY & CO., Publisher
1lw4 Springfield, Mass.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Post Office Hours.

AS the mail comes in at ten minutes
after eight, or forty minutes earlier than
usual, the Post Office will be open at z
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, 1871-11-16
Roman Catholic Service,

There will be Roman Catholic service
held in Town Hall, on next Sabbath, at
~ A. NJ, on the IS inst, by Rev. Mr..
Hall. 1t is the wish of the Pastor that
all the member of the church attend in
order to take the necessary steps for or
ganizing Sabbath School.
Per order of the Pastor.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
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. 13wG.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Building.

ABB. Frey has commenced building a
fine dwelling house on Washington st.
The foundation is already laid and ready
for the brick work. The plan is good
one and will be quite tasty when COM
pleted.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-11-16
Post Office Notice.

The Post Office will be open on
Thanksgiving Day-Thursday, Nov. 80,
at the following hours only: From s to
ga. NJ, from IL M.to .,and from 7114s
to9P.M. NV. LAUBAcH, P. NJ.