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, 1883-07-07
UNDER THE WHEELS.
Horrible Accident nt the Depot.

Early this Saturday mOrninga man
was discovered dead under the wheel
of ii freight car directly in front of
the passenger depot in this place.
He had been struck in front Of the
warehouse late Friday night by
freight train that had sida-tracked to
allow the passenger going west to
pass. His neck was caught under
the wheel and the body dragged a
distance Of 100 yards. Strange to say
the car did not p1s5 over the neck.
The body lay exposed to view for
several hours, when Justice Of the
Peace s. G. Whitman, in the absence
Of the Coroner, had the remains
removed to the warehouse and an
inquest held. Tho man proved to
be Mike ODonnell, aged about 55
years, who is an old timer in these
parts. lie was man Of dissipated
habits, and although having n most
excellent family at Cheney has not
contributed to their support for two
or three years. lie was seen intoxi-
Gated Friday night, and it is sup
posed that in attempting to pass be-
tween the ears he was knocked
down with the result as stated. A
jury composed Of Geo. a. Davis, w.
L. Pierce, J. G. Dow, c. r. PEBBLES,
w. II. Darknell, and d. Ravenscroft
was impanelled, and they brought
in verdict Of accidental death, ex-
OnOrlting the railroad employees
from all blame. The injuries con-
sisted Of frightful mutilation Of the
head, chest, back, arm and leg. The
wounds in the skull and chest were
sufficient to produce instant death.
DIR. J. Whathan made an examina-
tiOn Of the copsc, and explained to
the jury the nature and extent OF the
hurts. A Mr.. French, OF Cheney
telegNphed for ODonnelps family,
who are expected to arrive and take
charge Of the body to-dly.
, 1883-07-07

let in this country but showed signs
Of patriotic rejoicing. Cities turned
out their multitudes; towns collect
ed their thousands; villages gather
cd together their hundreds, and
every cross roads accumulated scores
of happy-faced people bent upon
having good time as long as the
day lasted. 1t had been previously
announced that Spokane Falls was
to come to the front with a cclebra-
tion that would eclipse all attempts
in that line in Eastern Washington
and preparations were systematically
made to head off all danger Of fail
ure. The people in the ncigh6orhood
feeling satisfied that they could get
more fun for their money in this
place than anywhere else, put on
their holiday attire and came in.
Tuesday evening the vacant land sur
rounding the city was thickly studd-
ed with tents containing whole fam
lilies that had left their homes with
the determination of seeing the 4th
of July in Spokane Falls, cost what
it may. Several hundred men, wO-
men and children camped in this vi
cinity Tuesday and Wednesday
nights, and from what we can learn
they all considered themselves well
repaid for their trouble. Monday and
Tuesday were busy days. Men were
hurrying preparations on every hand.
First one and then another COM
menced decorating, until our prin-
cipal streets were a sea of tluttering
banners, flags and streamers, while
evergreens in profuse abundance
blocked up the avenues. Committee
men who had been dilatOry in carry
ing out their part of the programme
rustled around with exciting activ-
ity, while the proceedings Of the day
were disCusseda ut every corner. Mon
day night the city had on most Of its
show goods and the streets presented
an animated spectacle. People look
ed pleasant and ready to grab hold
of every species Ofamusement Some
of the boys were so anxious to see
the day Insured in properly that they
forgot to go to bed, and everybody
appeared to be on the tip toe Of eX-
pectancy for the coming up Of the
next days sun.
, 1883-07-07
LOCAL.
WIPED OUT.
a Big blaze at sprague.

About 8 o'clock Thursday morning
a fire started in the Willard House,
at Sprague, and before it could be con-
trolled some four blocks OF buildings
were wiped out of existence, includ-
ing the railroad depot. 1t is said that
two persons were burned to death.
The disaster is severe blow to our
sister town, and one which will re-
quirc much time to recover from.
, 1883-07-07

At the advertised hour, 0 o'clock,
the fireworks were in readiness for
burning. A stand had been con-
structed on the Big Island, opposite
the new mill, and everything ar
ranged for a successful performance.
Everybody had collected on the Tiv-
cr front for the purpose of witness
ing the spectacle, and the first rocket
was hailed with eXclaims of delight.
The selection Of fireworks had been
well made, and embraced large va
riety of elegant pieces, and had they
been burned in their regular order
would INve made beautiful display,
but at the N'rv out set sparks fell
among the variouo exploSives, that
had been spread out ciGslasslv and
unprotected, and in a twiniaa,q the
whole batch was moving in TIE,
liveliest imaginable manner. Fiery
rockets were cutting their way thrO'
the ,s.oN,erlbUnBing darkness, marking
their pathway with tran Of bright
sparks the vari-colorcd globules
from the Roman candles shot out in
every direction; pin wheels, and vol
canoes, and boquets, and stars fizzed
and banged, and tore around and
painted the surroundings many tint:
until the last piece let go and the
blackncss Of night once more took
hold and seemed more intense thar
ever.
, 1883-07-07
Spokane Falls and Medical Lake
NEW STAGE LINE


ON and after Sunday, May r. 1889, We will
" run covered omnibusses between tho
above named places as follows: Leaving Tho
Falfs Sundays nt n. m, arriving nj the Lake
at 10 a. m. Leaving the Lake at 2 y. M, same
day. and arriving at the Falls at ,. m. Leav-
ing the Falls Wednesdays at a. m. and max
Ing the return trip ou THURSDAYS, leaving the
Lake at q. m. Fare sl.00 each way 20 cents
additional for son baggage, or any part there
Of Seats must be paid for In advance tc bo
secured. Leave orders az the office Of Warner
a Roe, ,proprietors Of the Western Livery, Sale
and Exchange Stable, Spokane Falls, and
with ]. +. Woods, proprietor Medical Lake
House. n6-A daily service will be established
as soon as Il Is deemed expedIant
, 1883-07-07


The last act in the programme was
the free ball given in Havermale &
Davis new Touring mill, on the lit
tie island. As soon As the fire works
exhibition was over, and even long
before, great numbers Of people
flocked to the scene Of the closing
festivity. The secohd story of the
gigantic structure had been compile
ted Just in time to accommodate the
dancers. The walls were boarded
up few feet above the story and an
excellent floor for the purpose had
been laid. About middle way Of the
vast room, on the southside was loca-
ted the band stand. Nimble fingers
had tastily decorated the room.
From the immense pillars TINT sup
port the upper stairs hung flags, and
evergreens were festoOned about the
walls. Far up above net work Of
joists, rafters, beams, and supports
wereIBmly to be seen by the flicker
inglighb ghostly in their fantastic
and changing shapes, while high
above, twinkling between the inter-
stices, glittered the sparkling stars
that looked down on the merry dam
GERS. BY 10 O'Clock the strains of
Prof. Graham's orchestra awakened
the echoes Of the huge building and
floated out upon the night air ming
ling their harmony with the dull
and ceaseless monotone of the rest
less falls, and soon the forms Of men
and women moved to and fro upon
the floor like active shuttles. The
room was densely packed with hu-
manity, and there was hardly stand
ing room for one more. AT one time
there were 120c ouples on the floor.
Looking in on the scene a person was
struck by the gay appearance of the
immense room. The lights illumin-
ated the space occupied by the
dancers, and the rapidly moving
throng, with the addition Of the jam
Of observers, made picture not to
be forgotten. The brilliant costumes
of the ladies, toned down by the
more sombre dress of the male es-
corts, formed living mOsaics as varied
as the odd shapes formed in a revolv-
ing kaleidoscope. The managers Of
the ball did everything in their
power to make the affair enjoyable
to all participants, and judging
from the prevailing good humor
there were none who felt dissatisfied.
The music was excellent, the night
tempered TO suit just such exercise,
and the fact that the gray dawn of
morning caught the merrymakers
still engaged pursuing pleasure is
evidence that a desire existed to
spin out the good time to as graat a
length rs human endurance could
stand.
, 1883-07-07

Before closing this subject 1t is but
just to say a word to the credit Of
the gentleman who hal charge Of
this important feature of the day.
When the races were first proposed
by the Executive Committee, Nell
Grimmer, ye proprietor Of the n. p.
Hotel, was unanimously chosen as a
fit person to take them in hand. That
he proved to be the right man in the
right place needs only the success Of
the speed programme to attest. He
worked necessarily for that object,
paying money out of his own pocket
to prepare the track. Through his
sleepless energy did the fact of the
races go out among horse men, and
by personal solicitation were the
purses raised. He made it his espec-
ial business to see that there was a
square deal all around, and we have
not heard a single complaint regard
ing the manner in which the race
was conducted. Every winning pool
has been promptly paid, and every
purse offered has been turned over
to the rightful owner. Even the
most chronic growler finds no cause
for ohjecting, and every man who
was interested appears to be perfect
ly satisfied. The races were the great
attraction of the day, and can be put
down as the drawing card.
, 1883-07-07

So late was it when the last horse
scored his heat no attention was paid
to the minor amusements, such as
foot racing, jumping, etc. In fact if
anything Of the kind took place no
record was kept Of it. Between 8
and 8 o'clock in the evening Andy
COnnOr gave the celebrators an ex-
hibltiOn Of gymnastics not down on
the bills. a dense mob collected
around the Howard-street bridge, on
the dam, to witness the show. A
rope had been stretched across a clear
space of water from the bridge to the
north bank. Andy, who is some
thing Of an expert at the rope racket,
then proceeded to burlesque the
BlOndin feat. He proceeded out on
the rope and when a short distance
from the bridge purposely fell off
into the river. He gave a lively ex-
hibition of log rolling, however,
which was neatly and scientifically
done.
, 1883-07-07
THE TRACK.

All day a good sized crowd hung
about the race course, and we must
say right here that of all the various
attractions there was none that drew
as much attention or that was better
prepared and conducted on the
whole than the races. During the
morning knowing horse Jockeys
talked the hair off the various brutes
on the grounds, pointing out the
strong points in different animals
boasting Of what had been done, and
shaking coin for bets on the adver-
tised races. There was so much hoss
talk that the Air smelled of stable
and so anxious did many feel over
the expected exhibit, and such n
hurry was manifested to lose money
on running, that several scrub races
for small pots were made. Early in
the afternoon the race course was
lined on both sides with a mass OF
humanity for a quarter Of a mile.
Tne r)sy checked lass and tho NOR,
, 1883-07-07

A. NJ. CANNON, JBH. BENNETT,
President Cashier.
, 1883-07-07

CpCclal inducements offered TO Merchants
- Mechanics, Farmers, and all classes OF
Commercial Men.
, 1883-07-07

CANxoN,s ELocK. Rrvrnsrpr AVE.
, 1883-07-07

TI'hiS Rank will buy and sell Exchange, ,Coun-
l t. Warrants, make Collections, loan
Money, and transact II General Banking
business
, 1883-07-07

oozz1sro=TDzaTrs.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22
Card.

To the Democracy Of Henry County:
Amer consultation with many Demo-
Gratis Of Henry county, Ipresent my name
as candidate for the Ohio State Legisla-
ture from this county. II will be imPos-
sible for me TO visit personally all the DEM
ocrats Of the different townships, i'll had a
disposition 30 to do, as have neither time
nor money to spend In electioneering. /
am personally acquainted with majority
ofthe Democratic voters in Henry county,
have resided in this county for more than
thirty-five years, have assisted In the
election OF every Democrat who has
been elected to an officein this county du-
ring all that time with my money, my in
fiuence and my vote. fiatter myself 70
believe that there is not q Democrat in
Henry county that can say oughtagainsi
my Democracy or my ability to represent
Henry county in the State Legislature,
Should be nominated and elected to this
office, it will be my object to represent moi
Napoleon or any other specla locality
but Henry county. ask your support
/ am acitizen OF Henry county and Hen
ry county man.
Truly Your Obedient Servant,
2t A. fl. TYLER.
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The farmers store, Blackman & Co.
Mrs. Ann Eliza Young.

The 10Th wife OF Brigham Young, will de-
liver one OF her popular and interesting
lectures at Beckman's Hall on the evening
ofMarch 22d, 1883, for the benefit of the La
dies Aid Society. Wherever she lectures
she is highly spoken of and draws large
audiences. Following are few press no
tices:
Asto her lecture, it was simply enchant-
ing. Her tale Of sorrow was told in so
sweet and innocent a manner, that the
hearts and sympathies other hearers were
at once with her.-Cairo Democrat.
Mrs. Young spoke like who had been
irreparably wronged by this wicked sys-
tenn, and her appeals to Christian and en-
lightened sentiment to demand its extirpa-
tion were impassioned and real.-lnde-
pendence (Iowa) Bulletin, Marches.
She gave the greatest possible satisfac-
tidn, both by her subject matter and the
style ofdelivery. She looks very young,
very handsome, and very interesting. Her
modest mein, natural niceness and earn
est eloquence, viii vim her millions OF
friends and immense money in her noble
mission through the coming years. The
press and the people of America will be
pleased to see and hear her.-N. Y. Herald.
The st. Louis Daily Globe says:--"Mrs.
Ann Eliza Young delivered her first lee
ture at Mercantile Library Hall last night.
There WAS large audience who were
we'll paid for attending. The lecturess de-
scribed the heart burnings, the strife, the
unspeakable misery ofpolygamy. In con-
clusion, the fair speaker avowed that what
ever might be her future, she would never
regret the step that had brought her to
freedom ofconcience and action" 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22
Bulk and can oysters at Bradley's. tt
Prepare for Spring and Summer.

Nothing is more necessary to those who
value health, than to thoroughly renovate
their houses at this season of the year.
And nothing seems more appropriate or
beautiful than to decorate the walls and
ceilings with those beautiful paper and
decorating papers at Saur's Drug and
Book Store, and cover the woodwork
with those elegant paints which Saur
sells, already prepared in such way that
any one can apply them, whether they
are practical painters or not. Everybody
should see the new and splendid line OF
wall and window papers at Saur's Wa II
Paper Depot, which have just been re-
ceived. The styles for this year are all
new and are conceded by everybody who
has seen them, to be more beautiful than
ever. The style Of papering the ceilings
has become more universal than ever. The
decorations this year have been made in
the cheaper papers, so that room can be
made 10 look really handsome for very
few dollars.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22
Examine our show cases, they are chuck
full of new goods at Geo. & Joe's. 2t
nRlIuApY

JESSIsGs-0n Sunday morning, March llth, lssS,
Thomas Jennings departed this life, aged Is years,
10 months aud 20 days.
The deceased was sou ot Thomas Jennings, ST.,
and was the victim OF that fel destroyer, eonsump-
tion, with which he had for some time been afflicted
Although 1t was feared that the disease would cul-
inmate in death, yet II was not iookedfor so SOM.
This is the second time Mr.. Jennings und wife has
been called upon to mourn the loss of son Last
fan death entered the household and took away the
eldest son, George, aged 90 years, months and 10
days, he also being victim OF the came disease,
consumption.
The funeral ceremonies Of both these young men
we're performed in accordance with the rites Of the
Roman Catholic Church, under the direction of Rev.
Father Millenbeck, at .ae church in Adams town
ship Requisscat IN pace.
Ridgevile Corners,o.
BRrpENBAuGH.-Gertie,d daughter OF +. g. and M.
A. Bridenbsugh, died in Marion tp., Henry county,
Ohio, March II, 1889. aged IA years, months and
dOy.
Carriedour darling. our household d pet,
Her brown hair waved In the geLue g. ale,
Darling Gertic, see her yet
she pressed to her bosom her lilly hands,
Aud fearlessly entered the phantom bark,
We saw 1t glide from the silver strand,
And all our sunshine grew strangely dark,
But we know she is safe ON the other side
Where all the ransomed and angels be,
Oyer the river, over the river,
Your darling child is Waiting for thee
Sc. p.
BosT-On March 10, 1858, Mrs. Bost, wife Of A.
Bost, of Harrison township, aged 81 years and .
months.
She died very suddenly, entering upon the duties
Of the day with usual health; she was quickly called
from labor to reward. She was born in Columbianna
county O., in 1917, moved to Perry county, o., in
1885 came to this county in 1850 where she lived ny
to the time Of her death. In 1910 she united with
the Disciple Church. J.W M.
END1NsER- Catharine, daughter Of Solo
mon and Christans Endinger, died Saturday, March
| II, 1893, aged smonths and II days.
| NV pure little Blossom, bright angel Of light!
From your earthly home you have taken your nignt
We cannot recall you, my own little dove;
Oh, lead u.s. my darling to your bright home above.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22
A large stock OF nuts and candies Of all
kinds at Bradley's. r II

AS every body OF the masculine gender
are Obliged to wear clothing, Of course all
are interested alike in knowing where to
get good garments at the lowest prices. 1t
is an old and true adaRe that OF "the
chewing Of the string is the proof the
pudding" and II is fact that all who
once trade at Hahn a Meyers return and
become regular customers. Thisis all be-
cause they keep full and complete stock
to select from, give prices, and GUS
toners are waited upon with courtesy and
promptness. Give the Eagle Clothing
House trial and prove these assertions,
81
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22
Get seeds at Blackman u Co.'S.

am now daily receiving the largest and
finest line of boys and childrens suits over
shown in Napoleon. 1 make speciality
of fclothing alone, buy in large quantities
for cash, and will guarantee saving OF
at least from seventy-tive cents to dollar
on every childs suit bought of me,
Thoughtful and economical parents will
do well to examine my stock and prices
before buying elsewhere.
s. BERNSTEIN,
3t One Price Clothier.
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Evangelical Alliance Of Ohio.

The forty fourth Evangelical Conference
OF Ohio has just concluded its session at
Mt. Corey, Hancock county. The follow
ing are the stations assigned in thevarious
districts. Rev. Gamertsfelder, who has
been stationed here for the past two years,
will 20 to West Salem, and his place here
filled by Rev. s. F. Stoufer: en
CLEVELAND DIsTRIcT-W. Wilmington,
Presiding Elder-Cleveland, Woodland
Avenue, j. A. Hensel; Cleveland, Mad
ison Avenue, j.. II. Lamb; Bath, j. s..
Reinhard; Marshallville, G. w. Miesse;
Akron, s. s. Condo; Wilmot, ]. j. Nonn-
emaker; Wayne, Otto Spreng; Lafayette,
H. B. Davis; Burbank, ]. Wengeresl;
West Salem, ST.. Gamertsfelder; Ashland,
A. Evans; Trinity, ]. s. Folger; Wood
and A. s. Copley.
T1FF1N DlsTRICT-H. p. Strouch, p. E.
-Tifiin, Sandusky Street, g. III. Schnei-
der; Tiffin, Washington street, A. Wander
sal; Melmore, d. FL. Rosenberg; Broken.
sword, D. Stull and Henry Brenneman,
Upper Sandusky, d. H. Wonder; Carey;
rs. Hawks; Bellevue, N. Shupp; Flat
Rock, A. G. Stull; Bettsyille, g. M. Hald-
eman and J. 8. Fitteref; Degraff, M. B.
M0hn.
Fremont DIsTRIcr-E E. B. CrouseyP p. T..
Fremont, A. N. McCanlly; LindSey, J.
J. Bernhart; Gibsonburg, F.. r. Totheroh;
Sugar Creek, w. II. Ingle; Perrysburg,
| @. A. Munk; Beaver Creek, J. ii. Blaser;
Belmore, 8. Cocklin; Napoleon, F. 8.
Stoufer; Mt. Corey, e. b. Shumaker;
Findlay, w. w. Sherrick; Hancock, .. A.
Burket.
COLUMBUS DIsrRICT--S. p. Spreng,
P. E. Columbus, A. Gwartz; Circleyille,
w. Fl. Bucks; P.ckavay, w. a. Shisier;
Cedar Hill, F. Bone; Pleasant Ridge, ]. Q.
Stull; Lancaster, D. G. Eckerman; Fair
| field, j.. w. valley; Morgan, ]. w. Smith;
Heimick, e. L. Overs; Warsaw. y. w.
Hahm Baltimore, G. M. Reinhpld; West
terville, 8: Al. Mcbride: Marion, y. Stull'
Look At our new shoe department q
4Qon a Ino,n 80 sss4s Zt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22
Can.A.JO-Harie.

This word is of Indian origin and inter.
preted means the "pot that washes ITSELF
and was given to small settlement In the
famous Mohawk Valley in the central
portion OF New York State during the rev.
olutionary war.--This settlement grew into
a thriving townof some importance and
is one of the Oldest In the u. s., and the
only one by this name In the world. In
this town are situated the Mohawk Valley
Seed Gsrdens, where large quantities OF
seed are grown and sold annually. Allin-
terestedin gardening should send for Mel
lis Floral and Garden Instructor free to
all, or with packet of choice Flower or
Vegetable seed for Sc. stamp. See adv.
in another column.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22

The publishers of Ruttedge's Monthly Of
fer twelve valuable rewards in their
Monthly for April, among which is the
following:
We will give $4,000 in gold to the person
telling us how many verses there are in
the Old Testament Scriptures by April
10th, 1888. Should two or more correct
answers be received, the reward will be
divided. The money will be forwarded to
the winner April 10th, 1888. Persons try
ing for the reward must send 20 cents in
silver, no postage stamps taken) with
their answer, for which they will receive
the May Monthly, in which the name and
address of the winner OF the reward and
the correct answer will be published.
This may be worth $1,000 to you cut it out
Address, Rutledge Publishing Company
Ea stop, Pa.
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Grand Easter Dance.

G!anz' Band will hold grand Easter
dance, in Beckman Hall, on the evening
of the 26th Of March, 1888. A full orches-
ira will be present, the band being en-
forced by several persons who have just
arrived from Germany. The proceeds of
the dance will 40 towards paying for
the beautiful uniform Of the band. Ev-
erybody is invited, 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22

PUBLIC sALE.-The undersigned will Of
fer for sale at his residence, In Damascus
tp., Harry county, Ohio, 2h miles south
OF the river, y ofa mile west ofthe county
line, on March 20, 1888, the following prop
erty to-wit: lspsn work horses, 2 COWS,
/ new two horse wagon, plows, harrow,
/ scraper, and other farming utensils;
household and kitchen furniture, &c.
Sale to commence at l0o'clock a. m.
DIN, BURwELL.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22

GroscbDer a Rsddersen are agents for
the Minneapolis Twine Binder, the only
Binder having Appleby's latest improve
menis. We desire 10 call the attention OF
farmers who expect 70 purchase Binder
this season, TO the importance ofthe Pack
er Trip used only on the Minneapolis
Twine Binder. u
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-22

AFATAL Academia farmer named
Keiger, living near Liberty Center, while at
the Touring mill in this place last Wednes-
day injured himself while lifting bag of
wheat out of bis wagon. He had raised
the wheat up when his feet slipped and he
fell on his back, striking the edge OF the
wagon box, with the wheat upon his chest.
He was taken home and fingered in great
pain until Sunday whenl he died.-Wau-
seon Erposi,or.