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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
How TO Catch Rats.

One of the pests of the farmer is rats.
To keep them within endurable bounds
is somewhat difficult matter, for rat
is as cunning as Il fox, and rs hard to
catch but there is such a thing as work
ing strategy on it. A rat never digs a
hole unless it has some projection to be-
gin with, say stone, stick of wood,
or sthing else that makes an angle
win ground; a cellar wall it likes
the best. If rat is chased in a cellar
or other room it will run round by the
wall, decidedly averse to leaving it..
From this habit we have hint how to
out-general it. The common steel trap
is the best article for the purpose.
Stand a box or barrel, or other article,
within four inches % ~~-wall, and in
that open space set. :ps without
anything to hide it, IT, rat in follow
ing the wall will get into the trap rath-
er than go round the barrel. When il
is caught smoke the trap with piece OF
burning paper, shift your barrel to an
other place, and set the trap as before.
1t is said that if Il man hides where
crows frequent and they see him sc
there; they will stay away until they
see him leave. IL two inen hide and
one leaves, the crows will come back t6
the man that is left, and this is becanst
a crow cannot count. Thus with the
rat, there is something in the cOmbina.
ton of the wall, the trap and the barre
that it does not seem to understand.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Small EyDauS0S.

"Five cents is but trifie," says one
Ten, twenty-five or fifty cents are bul
small sums, and now one needs TO hesi-
tate moment, in spending that much
as the expression is usually made. That
is all true enough the amounts are small
seemingly, in themselves, but number
of them put together will soon make q
large one; a great deal larger than one
would suppose. This sum then, that is
trified away is gone for good. 1t never
can be redeemed, though you may work
ever SO hard. \ man afterwards, by
unusually diligence can gain more than
his ordinary salary and think that
he is square again. But the truth is
here. If he would have saved the
money he spent foolishly, he then would
have this iii addition TO the amount ac-
cumulated by his extra labor, and
thus be so much further on, in his pur-
suit of earthly goods, or one ''thing
needy" as it is often said.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02

EDITORIAL NOTICES are so common
that it is almost impossible for an editor
to express his honest oppinion of the
merits of any article without being sus-
pected OF interested motives. This fact,
however, shall not deter us from saying
what we think of new addition to the
Materia Medica to which our attention
has been recently directed. We refer
to DIR. j. WALKERS CALIFORNIA VIM
EGAR BrrTERs, a remedy which is max
ing its way into families just now than
all the other advertised medicines put
together. There seems to be no ques-
ton about the potency of its tonic and
Alternative properties, while it possesses
the great negative recommendation of
containing neither alcohol nor mineral
poison. That it is specific for Indi-
gcstion, BilliOusness, Constipation, and
many complaints of nervous origin, we
have reason to know; and we are as
sured Oh good authority that as geneT-
al invigorant, regulating and purifying
medicine, it has no equal. 1t is stated
that its ingredients, obtained from the
wilds of California,) are new to the
medical world; and irs extraordinary
effects certainly warrant the conclusion
that it is compound of agents hitherto
unknown. If popularity is any critic
riOn, there can be no doubt of the etii-
cheney of the VINEGAR BIrTERs, for the
sale of the article is immense and con-
tinually increasing. WI
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Shan Evil Company.

There is a very good story told about
an old dog-'.Dog Tray" as they cal
him, which compares very we'll witt
the experience of many young men
Tray, it is said, was good old dog
but he had habit of mingling with
other dogs, that were bad, and by SC
doing made misstep. unfortunate
ly for him, these dogs got into mischief
one day and each received good trim.
ming, and Tray, Of course, with the
rest, whereas if lie had stayed away, he
would not have received the said pun
ishment. 1t was not that he had done
any mischief, himself, but he was with
the number, at the time, and as 4 mat
ter of course was served the same as
the rest. Just so with many young
men. They are moral, respectful, and
in every respect unlike what we call
rough characters but they are too
easily led away by evil company, and
when the evil are caught in any of their
vile endeavors the good or the innocent
must bear the punishment alike with
the rest.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02

We would respectfully invite the at
tention of the public to our Usage
Orange Hedge. We have a full supply
of plants on hand. Those wishing to
purchase plants will do well to give us
Il call. We also furnish plants and
cultivate Hedge Fence for the term of
three years, warranting them to grow,
and warranting a good stand for the
sum of 81 per rod, in three annual pay
ments. We thank the people of Holmes
and Tuscarawas counties for their large
patronage, and those wishing to have a
good Hedge fence will do well to give
us the job, rs we are experienced in the
business of Hedge growing, and can
make fence in four years sufficient to
turn any stock, and on any soil. Par
ties wishing to see us will find us one
half mile south of New Carlisle, on the
Millersburg and Dover road. Post-ofiice
address, +. NJ. Troyer, Walnut Creek,
Holmes county, Ohio. 33tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
b. c. zoos.

A, B and c own vessel full of beer,
worth 6l4 dollars Per barrel; the afore-
mentioned vessel is Is feet, inches in
diameter and Is feet deep; A gets the
beer eniptied by pipe whose diameter
is the square root of 2. B gets what is
emptied by a pipe whose diameter is
and c gets what is emptied by pipe
whose diameter is inches; what is the
worth of the share of each partner.
GAUSS MECCA ARABIA.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
A True Saving.

DIR. Franklin once said: ''keep youI
shop and yOnr shop will keep YOU
This holds good in any business
Whether it is in the shop, or profession.
There is nothing so important to ad-
vance mans trade or build up his rep
utation, besides honesty, as close appli-
cation to his business. Only in an hours
Or few minutes negligence during
business hours lie may lose bargain
which he might haye made, had he
attended to his affairs properly. Nj, n
generally go where they will be waited
OH soon, and they do not find it so in
one place, they will go elsewhere to
deal.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Akron Beacon Burnt Ont.

On Saturday morning fire broke out
| in the office OF the Akron Beacon which
resulted in the complete loss of that Of
flee. The building had been on fire the
day before, and it is supposed that some
smouldering sparks had kept alive
through the night, and had broken oul
anew in the morning. The Office was
totally destroyed, We are told, and the
loss but partially covered by insurance.
We deeply sympathize with our breth-
ern in their heavy loss, and hope that
the Beacon may speedily rise from the
ashes to shine still brighter than ever
and for many long years be Beacon
in truth to many political and moral
wanderer.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Excursion.

Quite number of our citizens took
the train Tuesday morning for Black
Creek, and for the purpose of seeing
the train pass over the trestle work be-
yond Napoleon for the first time.
Reaching the. .trestle we found that the
rails.were not laid more than two-thirds
Of the way across. Many of the party
got off, and having their provisions
with them encamped for the day. Others
came back on the train and returned in
the evening. The road is quite smooth
for 4 new one. The ears now run to
the end of the first trestle, which is two
miles beyond Napoleon. The track will
be laid in few days TO the second tres
tie work about 4 mile further on. The
road is nearly ready for the railing,
with the exception of this second tres
tie, to Mt. Holly. Beyond that tow
there is a bridge being built which will
soon be completed, after which it will
be but a few days until the cars ear
run into Mt. Holly from the other end
OF the road. Mr.. Gribben, the builder
of these trestles will Immediately com
mence the erection of the second trcstl,
which is not so long, but higher, thai
the first. The first one is siXty-siX fee
in height and six hundred and seventy
five feet long. 1t is built on curv,
and is quite substantial. Tie day be
ing very pleasant one, our party Ell
joyed themselves very much. The peO
pie gathered in from the hillsides ant
valleys around, until the valley a5ov,
and beneath the railroad presented :
gala appearance. \. }. Shepier, ant
Correll from Nashville were there will
their Cameras and succeeded in catch
ing some fine views of the bridge an,
the party below. About the time tn
train was due in the evening few peal
of thunder gave token that storm wa
brewing and in 4 few minutes it brok
forth, and every one broke for a rocl
tree, &c, for shelter. In the midst c
the heaviest of the storm of rain an
hail the train whistled and every roc
on the hillside seemed to be alive. Th
ears were soon crowded with eager OF
cnpants. It still continued to pou
down hail and rain, when the trai
slowl y started to cross the trestle. A
remained on board, we believe, eXceI
Bro. Estill, in his linen coat, two girl
anda small boy. We passed over an
back again, without jarring the trestl
in the least. The Contractor, MIR. Grill
ben seemed perfectly satisfied. A
ready, the train started homewar,
The day was all in all very pleasar
one. We forgot TO mention that OF
party had fine dinner. consisting ,
fresh fish, eggs, chickens and potatoes, IS
gotten up in good style by some of IL
party. Conductor Black has the thanl
of the. party for his attention to'the
wants, and for his kindness in genera
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
High-FlOwn Language.

Many young people, especially those
who have made some progress in learn
ing, are in error in regard to the proper
use of language. They wish to make
a display of the knowledge which they
have accumulated, but instead OF ma
King the display they fancy they are
making, they are only making the fact
known that they have weak point.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02

Now is the time to prevent canker-
worms from ascending the trees, the
warm days which often occur this
month being favorable for their move
ments. Their ascent can be partially
prevented by placing around the trunks
bands of paper which are to be kept
coated with tar, taking care to renew
the coating every few days, or as often
as it hardens. Other methods, such as
Il gutter of tin or lead surrounding the
trees have been used, but the success of
these contrivances depends upon con-
slant inspection and care. A great
many Tent-caterpillar's eggs can be de-
stroyed by carefully searching the trees
before they commence to develop their
leaves; the eggs are attached in rings
to the branches near their extremities.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
The keOw.

Those coming to town in open wagons
seem TO he much annoyed with the COWS,
which are all desirous of getting some.
thing TO eat ont of each vehicle, i'm tn,
shape of hay or straw. Their perse.
verance in this direction has beer
amazing; but their fun will soon BIZ
over, for the green pastures will leave
them no excuse for such mischief.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Provoking.

Now is the best time to pen mp chick
ems. If there is anything that tends to
irritate man and to stir up his wrath
and indignation, it is the fact that his
neighbor's hens have scratched up all
his garden seeds, after having toiled
hard to get them into the ground in a
good condition. 1t is not only provo
king but it is downright imposition.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
New RricE Yard.

We are glad to notice that Beegle &
Gaskill are succeeding so well in the
mandatory of brick in their new yard
on Mr.. Gaskill's farm just north OF
town. They are prepared to turn out
brick in the very best style and in the
most rapid manner. They expect to
run ten thousand day when once I'M
der fair headWaY.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
How TO Detect Spurious Greenbacks

To discover spurious greenbacks oil
national bank notes divide the last two
figures of the number of the bill by
four and if one remains the letter OF
the genuine will be A; if TWO remain
it will be B; II three, G.; and should
there be no remainder the letter will
be d. For example, note is registered
Z, 2,46l; divide siXty-one by four and you
will have one remaining. According
to the rule the letter on the note will
be A. In case the rule fails, be certain
that the note is counterfeit.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
A Good Lunch.

Many of our country people would
be glad to know that when they come
to town they can get a good cup of hot
tea or coffee with lunch in u nice quiet
room without going to the hotels. Snch
can be had at the Grocery and Provis-
ion store of j. p. Larimer, where he
has fitted up room expressly for the
purpose. Farmers with their wives
and families will find it nice quiet
place where they can enjoy a warm
meal at small expense.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Recovering.

Miss Maggie Harper, one Of the teach
ers in the High School has been quite
i'll for the last week, but We are glad to
see that she is able to be out again. Her
sister Miss Rosa Harper took her place
in the school room while she was sick.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
To COnsumptives.

The advertiser, having been permnently cur
ell oft hat dread disea Sc, Consumption, by a
simple remedy, is anxious to make known to
his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To all
who desire it, he will send copy of the pre-
scriptiOn used. (free of eharge), with the direc-
tiOns for preparing and using the Same, which
they will find 4 sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address, REV. EDWARD \. WILSON,
I5) a6i South Third Street, " illiamsburg, NY.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
SlpeDlpsSueSs.

The best anodyne is liberal amount
of muscular activity out of doors every
day. Persons who sit around the fire
and lounge on the sofa, or read or sew
4 great part of the day, need not expect
sound asleep; only the laboring man
can taste it in all its sweetness.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
"Anlerican.'' "

Look to yOnr interest. If yon want a
.Se,sing MdchiRe go to the MessrS. IIulrs
and get good one, one that is easy 10
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
lifetime. 7tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Notice to Subscribers.

S,ubscribers can always tell how their sub
Scription account stands, by looking at the
figures after their names on the address label
pasted on the margin Of the paper. Those fig
ures show the exact date to which subscription
has been paid There may possibly he some
mistakes in the dates. If so our subscribers
viii please let us know what they are.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Society Of the Army Of the Potomac.

The fourth annual meeting of 1.-THE
Society of the Army of the Potomac
will take place in the City of Cleveland
on the eth and sth days Of May, A. d.
1872.
The Annual Address will be delivered
by Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, and the
Poem by Edmund C. SIedman, both on
the morning of the 9Th, and the Ban
quet will take place on the evening OF
the Sth.
The Headquarters of the Society on
tine days of meeting will be located at
the Weddell House.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
The Old United States Clothing Store

Is the place to buy your spring and
summer clothing, AT the old prices, not
withstanding the steady advance in
wool. l bought my goods on cOndi-
tions, allowing me to still sell III the
same low figures as heretofore. You
will find the largest and best assort-
ment ever brought to this market, and
you will find it to your advantage to
call and examine my stock before buy
ing elsewhere. Come one and all, TO
ISAAC MARKS,
If. L. 5. Clothing Store.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Change of Name.

The Postmaster General has author
lied the change Of the name Of Kill
buck Postoffice TO that of Palladium.
Our citizens will please take notice OF
this fact.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Post Office Hours.

The Post Office will be open at =
A. NJ. and close at 9:l5 P. N. 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, 1872-05-02
Saw Mill Burnt

On Friday last the Saw Mill on Nc
Gauhey's farm two miles north of town
took fire and burned up, destroying
many thousand feet of lumber.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
PUBLICATIONS.
The Galaxy

The GALAXY
For May is before us. The leading arti-
cleS, are: The mother OF Jacques; Historic
Lovers; The Arabs at home; Ny life on the
plains, by Gen. Custer; Faust. part /; The
Eustaee Diamonds, Continued; Lucreta Bor.
yia, Lincoln X johnson; The cave of the winds
in ) parts, part l; Regina Dal Gin. These
with the usual triftwood, and miscellany
make mp u good attractive number.
Arthur's Lady's Home Magazine
For May, just received, containing many
good things adeeply interesting chapter from
Three Years in IL Man-Trap," by the author
Of Ten Nights in - Bar Room now airact.
ing % much attention as one of the most pow
erlul and aggressive temperance stories evel
written. The number is specially line one
This magazine ought to he in every household
in the land. Terms 81 year. 4. ;. Arthur 4
Son, Philadelphia.
The ChiIdren's Hour
For May is unusually rich in its pictoria
department; and as pure, good and attractiv,
as ever in the mental food it offers TO the litt!,
ones. II you have not yet taken thi, beautiful
magazine for your children, do 50 at once. It,
influence upon their young and tender minds
will be beyond all price. Published by T. )
Arthur II Son, Philadelphia, at si,25 a year.
New Music!
We are indebted to J. L. Peters, so
Broadway, New York, for the following >eiec
tion of New Music:
Papa Stay Home, Ethel Dreeme, Darling,
am lonely now, Oh sam, Wilt thou weep whei
I am low, We pray thee sing that Song, Attacl
Galop, Happy Thoughts Mazurka, I he Flowers
Complaint.
Mr.. Peters will send the entire lot by send
| ing 30 cts for the May number Of Peters Nh
steal Monthly"
The Lady's Friend for May.
This number opens with an uncOmmOnl,
| beautiful engraving of ''The Lady Elleyn'-
who is kneeling ut an open window, and evi
IDENTIFY awaiting the coming Of her own tru
| knight. The Fashion designs are rs usual
novel and stylish, and the pattern departmen
| is amply illustrated with models for useful AM
| ornamental wear, suitable for ladies of mod
| crate means, ,as well as the wealthy. Publishe,
by Deacon " Peterson, Philadelphia. Singl
copies for sale by all News Dealers, and 10y tn
Publishers, price 70 cents.
The School Festival.
| Teachers and Parents should provid
their children with this Quarterly Magazin,
devoted to new matter and exercises for Schoo
Exhibitions and Public Days. II is live fires
thing. that has long been needed by all teach
ers aud pupils, and is conducted by the sam
| Mr.. Sewell who founded and so long edte
the Little Corporal" assisted by Mrs. Slad
and other able writers. Price Seventy Fiy
cents year; single or sample copy, Twent
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02

Don't buy an sewing machine until
you see and try the american Batt0n-hole
Seeing Machine. 45tf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
ARE YOU GOING WEST!
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

4 GENTLEMAN who suffered for years
from Nervous Debility. Premature Decay,
and all the effects Of youthful indiscretiOn will
for the sake of suffering humanity, send free
10 all who need it. the recipe and direction for
making the simple remedy by which he was
cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the al
vertiser's experience can do so by addressing.
in perfect confidence. JOHN OGDEN,
2g-1yr. No. 4? Cedar St, New York.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
American Sewing Machine.
The SpIendid Mechanisn,

Of this machine, and the superior skill, work
manship and materials employed in It's con.
,tructiOn, are a guaranty of accuracy strength
and durability, and runs with such ease that il
| makes a woman laugh.
The shuttle, riding in its carrier, is subject
to no wear. and the friction of u race Is
avoided. Tho tensions admit Of such nre 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 la
cility either light or heavy goods.
This being comparatively new machine,
persons would naturally be a little suspicious
of buving machine they knew but little
about. but by referring to the following named
persons who have these machines IN use, You
can he better satisfied:
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Wanted.

wanted.
5000 pounds Old Copper and 100, GOO
pounds Old Iron for which the highest
market price in cash or trade will be
given at Voorhes d IIudsOn's Stove &
Tin Store. 9Gw3
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1872-05-02
Button Holes and Do OyerSeaming
CONFINED IN ONE.


THE SEWING MACHINE,
Like all machines, when first made, and that
did the work for which they were intended,
was rude, uncouih and imperfect, but the in
yentive genius Of man, stimulated by prOtec-
ton, 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 simpi.fed, nedter and chsdper, so that We
can present to you Il machine that, at glance,
they will do work superior to hand work, either
for neatness, durability and beauty. This We
10 in the
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, }
seldom or never out Of order, and will last Il
lifetime.