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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
DEATH OF A PIONEER JOURNALIST.
JehE ID. Nichols, Formerly Of Springfield
Passes Away, nt . Ripe Old Age.

JehE ID. Nichols, Formerly Of springfield,
Passs Away, at = Rips Old Age.
The venerable John d. Nichols, who
came TO Springfield from New York state,
in 1924. to reside, died Thursday night,
January 2lst. at the residence of his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Belle Rebuck. ut Versailles, lndi-
ana. in his SD year, principally of old age.
He was born in Berkshire county, Massa-
chusetts. He was one Of the earliest of
the Abolitionists and was an active and
continuous operator on the under
ground railroad. He was also one of the
first. il not the first bookseller In the city.
He was certainly the first of book agents
that ever canvassed this region Of country.
He published several works, one a medical
work. by the late Dr. Drake, Of Cincinnati,
and Life Of Jackson. and he was also the
publisher, for a period. Of 1.-The Hesberian
Magazine" edited by William ID. Gallagher
and May Curry. He was also the publisher.
for time, at Cincinnati. of the Farmers
Chronicle, edited by Hon. F. d. Mansfield
Mr.. Nichols introduced the Cincinnati
Daily Gazette In this city.
Mr.. Nichols was at one time, also. one of
the owners and publishers of The Spring
field Pioneer" one of the predecessors of the
GLOBE REPUBLIC.
After DIR. Gamaiiel Baileys .'philanthro-
pstr press and types had been thrown into
the Ohio river at Cincinnati by pro-slavery
mob. Mr.. Nichols took charge of the bust
ness, and in less than year secured for il
sufficient custom 10 put it on a sound finan-
cial basis.
Mr.. Nichols formerly belonged to the
First Presbyterian church Of this city. and
withdrew, with twenty-nine Others, in 1850.
to form the Congregational church.
He has been residing in Versailles. Ind.
about nine years. He leaves a wife, two
sons and two daughters: William G. Mich
OILS. of Lima o.; Jesse c.. of Oakland. Cal;
Mrs. Belle Rebuck. of Versailles Ind, and
Mrs. Frank Howell. of Indianapolis. The
funeral will take place at the residence of
Robert c. Woodward. step-son of the de
ceased. at 125 South Mechanic, Saturday
afternoon. at half-past two.
Mr.. Nichols was . man of sterling per-
sonal qualities, of high character and was
alwas active and earnest and on the right
side Of all public questions. He has passed
away at ripe old age. esteemed by all who
have ever known him.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
4 Peculiar Bus,a.as fartne nerahip
tCh'o-o News

sThree up-draw one, squeaked the
shrimpish little waiter. The first cake
was Just showing its shape on the gridde
when l5-cent check dropped beside the
plate Of the new conner. He thought this
was rapid checking but noticing that the
same man who distributed the cardboard
took the cash, he said:
;t must be great temptation to
man who handles both the checks and the
money!"
NO; I'm one of the proprietors
And you don't cheat your partner'"
mo
-How does he know that," asked the
persistent guest
Hes on in daylight this week and I'm
on at night Next week he's on at night
and I'm on in daylight
Yes ! see. said the inquisitive gentle
man. go on.
He turns in just - much money to
the firm his week in daylight IS do when
I'm on. and I turn in Just as much at
night IS he does To see that he pays IL
is my business To make il 10 his bust
ness You see, neither Of US can write
We keep no books. and save the salary of
q man who could cheat us both. Some
times We make three times rs much rs we
pay In. but that is our dividend He
makes - much over the sum Is he can.
and so do !. 1t makes us each have an
interest in the business and there is no in
centive to dishonesty.
Have you an article Of agreement"
mo we don I need any. Cur business
has grown to be prosperous don
how much my partner has made
nor does he know more about my affaira
We are both satisfied
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22


We have Q periodical visit of small
dat fish called uini 1t makes its appear
ascs at intervals Of from ten. fifteen to
twenty years. When these fish appear in
the bay immense numbers of men. women
and children arm themselves with baskets.
rod and line and repair to the water
front to get each one his or her share of
the bounteous feast swimming before
them Those who have plenty of idle
time on their hands pass days and nights
along the wharfs and beach in their quest
for the fish of the gods
The superstition still prevails-when-
ever 1t appears it is taken BY fishermen
aud people generally as sure precursor
Of the death of very high chief Since
my residence here have noticed such 10
be the case and within the past twelve
months in fact foreigners of long resi-
dence here accept this fish omen as fore
gone conclusion. and why not, We all
Of older and more civilized countries have
our myths and superstitions. SO let US he
charitable towards the genial and hospit-
able natives We sOjourn among.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
MARRIAGE.

Married psrssns OF young mon eontsa plating
marriage, aware q physiaal veaknsa. Lon II Pro-
ersstive Pover. lnpoesney, o. any osher disqual-
ihcations, speedily f0lievod. He vho plneas lin.
self under the care Of DR. ALBEIT nay coa1de
In his honor = 2 ssatisoan, I'D esaAAsatly ssly
upon his akin aSS phya6einn.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
Planting Tree. in u d Rock.


Some sixteen years ago Mr. Rutter be.
gan the planting Of trees over holes bored
In the so-called bed rock or bardpan,
aud the success of his experiments has led
to more or less general adoption in that
district of the plan of breaking up the bed
rock for orchard planting Boring and
blasting are often employed together, to
secure not only drainage. but also the &C.
cess Of the tree roots to the rich store OF
nutriment in the once drspised hardpan,
But the expense Of planting in this
manner 10 considerable The cost of
boring and blasting added to that of
trees. prevents many poor men from avail
ing themselves of the advantages Of bed
rock holes So planting still goes on
over the unbroken bedrock. While there
are numerous thrifty orchards 30 planted.
the benefits of perforating and breaking
up the lower strata are 20 great that any
method which will bring these advsnt
ages within the reach Of men Of limited
nsans must prove sn inyalusble been
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

A poor woman in Wales, whose boy had
been very i'll for several years, had expend-
ed all Of her means to pay for medicine.
At last the doctors gave him up and said he
must die. He suffered so terribly with
rheumatism that he could not be moved.
One day some one told her about the Mount
Lebanon Shakers. The evidence Of the
curative powers Of their Extract Of Roots
was 80 convincing that she pawned the poor
boys clothes to buy bottle of the remedy
(Siegels SYRUP, but now she feels proud
that she did so, for it was the means Of
curing her son. The Shakers say that this
Was the result Of indigestion and that the
medicine cured the dyspepsia, and that the
rheumatism was only q symptom of the
real disease
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

Several days ago dealer in oysters in
this city received . call from an iudi-
viduai who announced that he had been
appointed delegate to come in from
village about fifteen miles away aud sec
about getting oysters for a church festival
How many cans would you wanty
asked the dealer.
We'll. you may give me figures on
sxenty cans
The lowest price wac given him and he
took his leave. but in about fifteen
minutes be came back and sad:
i've been thinking it all over We
shall have al least 200 people to feed, and
-oud d better give me figures on forty
ans.
A price was made. and after doing some
figuring on his own account he observed:
-Come to figure upon the crowd think
we eau count upon at least 300 Nobody
out our way has had any oysters yet. aud
everybody will expect to fill right mp to
the brim. cts figure ON sixty cans
price was made on this number. and
he started for home. promising to send in
an order within three or four days. The
order WAS received yesterday. II read:
Il never had nothing to do with
church festival before, and so. Of course
] was liable to make mistake Inclosed
find money to pay for two cans. which
are to he sent by the stage driver One
of the cans is for me- and the other for
the festival No more at present-good
bye
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
Hoods SarsaparilIa



Such is the general interest in Robert
Bouner's stable since he purchased Maud
s that he is obliged to issue cards Of al
mission /, his stab es The first horse Of
note whose stall is reached is Dexter.
Ills temper is not SO COOL as il used to be-
Strangers are not received by him with
favor His pur hase price was $35. 900.
Next comes icket. = SO 900 bav geld
ing lie has record Of AIS. and has
made mile in ia on a private track
Rarus is q brown gelding He was
6oa hit from Mr.. Conkling He has .
companion in his stall who is none other
than Jimmy little brighteyed Scotch
terrier arus ia disposed to be cross
TO strangers So is Jimmy. Rarus
take exercise every day. rain or
shine Jimmy enjoys the exercise
on Rarus back. They are fast
friends | arus sold for $36. SO The
bay gelding Forest has made q mile in
2:l>. with an una cal showing of 2:1l
He is rather q heavey feeder and gener-
ally wears muhzle while in his stall 10
prevent gluttOny.
Mr. Fonner calls Maud s. .cosset y
- osset" means Q house lamb. which is
peticd by the family Of her owner. she
is of very sOciabe disposition. and
knows she cost $40. 600. but is. neverthe
less, friendly with every one six quarts
day Of cats with little bran nj night
have put the mare in good flesh. She is
in what is termed road condition. NOT
trained down nearly SO fine as she was
last spring and summer Mr.. Bonner
drives her out every day. save when il
raira Un rain. days she takes walk OF
an hour in the morning aud afternoon in
the stable he is not hitched with u
halter. her stall being about fifteen fee
square. but Is allowed to move about
freely.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
WrTTENeERc COLLEGE oRAToRlcAl
CONTEST,

Held in the English Lutheran Church Last
Evening The speaker and Their Places.
The first annual contest Of the Witten-
berg College Oratorical Association was held
last evening in the English Lutheran church
before good sized audience.
The object Of the contest was to decide
who should be the representative from Wit
tenberg College at the next state oratorical
contest.
TuttIes orchestra discoursed sweet strains
between the orations.
The evening exercises were opened with
prayer by DIR. 8. A. Ort, and the first speaker,
J. II. Lyday. Jr., Of Newton, Ia. took the
floor. Mr.. Lyday's subject was Political
Problems" and the speaker showed careful
study in preparing his Grafton.
The next orator was Mr.. Chas. H. Ehren-
field, son of Prof. Ehrenfeld, Of witten-
berg, who discoursed on THE over-estima-
ton Of the Puritans., This speaker handled
his subject with much ease and at the close
received great deal of applause from the
very attentive audience. The third and
aoSt sfNoASA was VI al
bion, ILL.,, who selected for his subject. The
novei-Its influence Mr.. Harris en-
deavOred to show the evil influence cheap,
light literature has over the youthful mind.
After a selection from the orchestra the
judges. Rev. Wilkinson. Geo. Arthur and
Chas. Kay. gave their decision in favor Of
Ehrenfeld. Harris was given second
place and will be the alternate.
Mr.. Lyday came in for third place
although many thought he should have been
awarded the second. But in point Of lit
erary merit and manner of delivery, Ehren-
field certainly was the one to be first Hence
he will be the representative from the col
lege at the next state oratorical contest. to
be held At time and place to be later de-
termined upon. There was much feeling
displayed among the students after the
judges had announced their decision. es-
pecially between the Philo. and Excelsior
society men.
The contest was . great success all through
and great credit and honor is due to all
three for their excellently prepared orations
and the manner in which they were deliv-
cred. The programme was closed with the
.enediction by DIR. S. A. Ort
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

1t has been generally supposed that ants
survive but single season and one inter
esting result of Sir John Lubbock's study
of the creatures is the finding Of unex-
pected longevity among them, Sir John
has kept workers of / asius niger and
Formica fusca ior seven years, while two
queens of the latter species must now be
nearly l2 years old. and he hopes to keep
them in good health for considerable
time longer.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

A couple Of Illinois county officials ap-
peared in Chicago lawyers Office few
days ago and desired to retain him to come
down to their section and assist the prose-
cutting attorney and board of supervisors In
little matter.
''What is the case?" he asked.
''Well, we voted s23, 900 to build an iron
bridge. The bridge didn't cost but sl4, 600,
but We can't find where the other 50, 900
went to-"
''Oh! that's it. Well, know. / got
81, 900 of it for advising the contractor to
skip with the rest He's in Canada now
Wall Street News.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teething. is the prescription Of one
Of the best female nurses and physicians In
the United States, and has been used for
forty years with never-failing success by
millions Of mothers for their children. Dur
ing the process Of teething its value Is in
calcuable. 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures dysentery and diarrhDa, gripping In
the bowels, and wind collie. By giving
health to the child II rests the mother. Pries
250. bottle,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
A Ylat Centradiction.

Some one has told you that your catarrh
is incurable. 1t is not so. DIR. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy will cure it. 1t is pleasant 10
use and it always does its work thoroughly.
We have yet to hear of a case in which It
did not accomplish a cure when faithfully
used. Catarrh is disease which it is dan
gerous TO neglect A certain remedy Is at
your command. Avail yourself of il before
the complaint assumes q more serious form.
All druggists.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

LAW, say, Miss Brainy. aw, what does
this. aw. feIlah mean when he says. aw.
The more see Of man. the more like my
dog aw, don cher know" gasped . high
collared creature. reading from paper.
I'm sure couldn't tell. unless it must
be that the man who wrote il lives in city
replied--Ex-
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
His Only Medicine for s5 Yearx.

CHESTER, ORANGE Co., n. Y.
April Z. 's5.
Brandreth's Pills have been my only
medicine for the past 25 years. BY taking
two every night for 80 nights cured myself
biliousness. Never lost meal and attended
to my business during the time. have al
50 found them one the best blood purifiers
and liver regulators in the world. Will be
glad 10 answer enquiries.
CHARLES H. WEsTERvELT,
Justice Of the Peace
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

IT is DANGEROUS to tamper with irritat-
ing liquids and exciting snu6s. Use Ely's
Cream Balm. which Is safe and pleasant
and Is easily applied. II cures the worst
cases Of catarrh. cold In the head and hay
fever, giving relief from the first applica-
ton. Price SOC.
From Col. c. H. Mackey, SD Iowa, In
fantry: l have now been using Ely's
Cream Balm for three months, and am ex-
periencing no trouble from catarrh what
ever. have been q sufferer for twenty
years.-C. H. Mackey, SigOurney, Iowa
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
CURE FOR PILES,

CURE FOR PILES.
Piles are frequently preceded BY . sense
Of weight in the back, loins and lower part
Of the abdomen, causing the patient to sup
pose he has some effectiOn Of the kidneys
or neighboring organs. At times symptoms
Of indigestion are present fiatulency, uneasi-
ness Of the stomach, etc. A moisture. like
perspiration, producing . very disagTeeable
itching. after getting warm, Is Q common
attendant. Blind, bleeding and itching
piles yield at once to Dr.. BosankO's
Pile Remedy, which acts directly upon the
parts effected, abs0rbs the tumors, allaying
the intense itching, and effecting . perma.
nent cure. Price 50 cents. Adoauss, The
DR.. Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua, O. Sold
bv Ad, Bskhsus q Co
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
Sewing on buttons.

In some Of the villages in the south Of
Germany there are q number of employ
ment Offices where children are engaged
to sew on battona The children are
taught. most in infancy. to sew on tiny
white buttons TO shirts. an industry
which is generally fsrmed out to agents.
who. in turn. employ poor families to do
the work. whose children are allowed for
every gross IA of buttons the astound
ing sum of one pfenning "a mills United
States currency. which is not even paid
them in coin. but-the agents, for the
most part, being country grocers-ip
coffee, sugar or other colonial produca
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

Two eOlored brothers fell out in the church
about small matter. The offending broth
er went to the offended one and said:
'Brudder, the Lord has forgiven me, and
won't yOu?' The offended brother replied:
You go bring de Lords certificate dat He
has forgiven you, den will see about de
matter. John de Baptist required de Gews
to bring certificate Of der repentance fore
he would baptize um.-Newman ga Her.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

Angry Purchaser-YOu told me the
horse wasn't balky.
Seller-N0. didn't
Angry Purchaser-YOu certainly did.
You said that when it came 10 pulling that
horse was there every time.
SelDer-Yes, that's what 1 said. He's
there but the trouble is he stays. l used
to build bonfire under him.. Y. Sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

Careful attention to diet Is the best guar,
against disease. II Is fact which all SHOULD
know, that Over-eating not only corrupt.
the blood but destroys nerve force, and in
duces dyspepsia, jaundice, bad breath, piles,
pimples, low spirits. headache, ague, ma
laria. and all stomach and liver troubles.
DIR. Jones' Red Clover Tonic quickly cures
the above diseases Can be taken BY the
most delicate. Price fifty cents.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
yig0P IN Z Purity.

You have 10 admiration for stagnant
pool or malariOus swamp. The waters Of
the merry mountain brook are clear, pure,
and beautiful. So with the blood. When
pure. it courses rapidly through veins and
arteries, and you are well and hearty.
When in bad condition. your circulation is
poor and sluggish, and you are not worth a
cent. Browns Iron Bitters invigorates the
blood and gives you renewed life and hap
piness. II. w. Deyere, Enfield Centre, n.
H., says; Il have derived splendid results
from the use Of Browns Iron Bitters as a
blood purifier.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

We should econOmize at all times, but
more especially when times are close. OBJ
serve the purchases of your thrifty neigh
bOrs. More substantial benefits can be OBJ
tanned from fifty cent bottle of DIR. Bige-
lows Positive Cure than dollar bottle Of
any other cough remedy. 1t is prompt,
safe and pleasant cure for all throat and
hung troubles. Sold and endorsed by drug
gists
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
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4 o KIM heOry.

1t is an exploded theory that one ring
grows upon tree every year The agri-
cultural department at Washington finds
that trees Of six years showed twelve
rings Of twelve. twenty-one; Of five,
eleven. and of twenty four. twenty; the
trees being. respectively, locust. hickory.
rrabapple and oak
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
Bennett. J ID
A Pleasant Affair.

The first of series of suppers and Sc
cials to be given by the Congregational ladies
was given at the house of the pastor. Mr..
Warren, Thursday night The rooms were
crowded, the supper table loaded with good
things, and everybody was comfortable and
happy. A nice little sum was netted for the
church building fund. Many outsiders
dropped in, ate an early supper. had little
visit with those of their friends present, and
went home in good season. Another sup
per and social will be announced soon.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

Ayers Hair vigor improves the beauty Of
the hair and promotes its growth. 1t i'm
parts an attractive appearance. . delightful
and lasting perfume. While II stimulate
the roots, cleanses the scalp and adds ell
gance to luxuriance, its effects are endurin;
and thus It proves itself to be the best III
cheapest article for toilet use.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
THE ALBERT
MEDICAL INSTITUTE.
Superior st.. Next to Postodhce. Cleveland, Ohio
Chronic, Nervous, Skin and Blood Diseases
Saeeesfally treated lpa
The Latest Scientific Principles.
DIR. ALBERT

Bas discovered the grsatess cure in the world for
veakneD IN the baek aDS limbs, involn,tarv dis
sAarosA. inpoesncy, oeassal dssility, nervousnss,
hngusr, confusaoa of idsaA palpitation Of the
h1st, dnidity, trsnbling, dimness Of sight CT
Ain, sacetieas q The liver lunss, stomach Or
bo0els-thoss terrible disorden arising from the
solitary hebits Of youA and sseses practices,
blighting their most fadisnt hopes or anticips-
oNaA renARiAa AaIYiAG0 in nposibla.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

fhsss su1bsing from Nervous Debility, The
vhieA ua1t thsa foe psrforming their business
an1 eeaal duties; mako happy naniagss impss-
dl digtrso the action Of the hssft, causing
e9ess q hsas, dsprsssion Of spirits, evil fore
Ing. melancholy. tire easily Of company and
hsss prs1sssoes - % alons: feeling . tirsd in
H. Dernins - vhea rstiring; lost manhood.
vhil0 baoo deposits In the urine, nervousnass,
tzsubling. essfuston Of thoughts, vatery and
weak syes. dyspspsia, eosseipstion, palensss pain
aaA vsakneM In ths limbs, ste., should consult
Dk AL0IRT innsdistsly and b rsstsrsa 70
h0olth.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22
Ms,ufrosured for Alaska.


ICucAYo IIntS
Visitors to Alaska pay round prices
for silver ornaments alleged to be of
Indian manufacture. but which In reality
are shipped from san francisco to supply
tha trade
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

There Is no one article In the line Of med
icines that gives so large return for the
money Is q good porous Strengthening plall
ter, such as Carter's Smart Weed and Beas-
donna Backache Plasters. 74e
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

A large band Of wild cattle Is running on
the hills on lower Coos river, In Oregon.
They are thought to be the offspring of cat
tie lost by the early settlers, and. as they
bear no brand or marks Of any kind, are
considered public property.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

That feeling of extreme debility is en-
tirely overcome by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Il
was tired all over. but Hoods Sarsaparilla
gave me new life and strength, says Paw
tucket, K 1. lady. Hoods Sarsaparill Is
sold by ali druggists. 81 bottle, or six
tottles for IS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-22

There is something soft and tender in the
fall of single snowflake. but it always re-
minds us to look after our bottle of DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup-our old standby in
the days of coughs and colds-fOr We have
ALWAYS found il reliable.