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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-12-24
New Years Calls.
WELCOME CALLS.

A call made by friend who owes
you thirty dollars and desires to pay
up.
A call made by another ditto with
present OF gold watch or forty dol
lar ulster.
A call made by your rich uncle from
whom you have expectations, who
never leaves without remembering
you.
A call make by your ditto aunt who
hopes you keep good hours, ETC., ant
leaves you plus fat check.
A call made by your other aunr
with your pretty female cousin witt
her.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-12-24

If 'out of sorts with headache, stomach
disorder, torpid liver, pain In back or side, con-
stipation, etc neglect may be fatal. One dose
of ktrong's 6anative Pills will give relief.
Afew doses restore to new health and vigor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-12-24
THE COMET.

johnson CITY. Tenn. Dec. "a, 1885.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Dayisyille Nubbins.

Davisville, although not heard from for
some time, is still on deck and prosperlng.
The warm weather, with the little shower
of rain on Monday, is bringing corn out
nicely.
The wheat crop is good and farmers will be
very busy this week gathering in the sheaves.
Mr.. Fred Badenhop has purchased new
Champion binder. Mr. B. is bound to keep
up with the times.
The two new bridges put in by Mr.. Weible
are quite an improvement to the streets of
Davisville.
Mr.. Charles Bockerman is putting up a
new building. which will be another addition
to the village.
1t is rumored that the apple crop is going
to be small this year.
The way that Mr.. Davis is working in his
corn he ought to raise big crop, as he has
plowed it at least eight times.
Henry Shulty says that when he has his
wheat out he is going to dye his moustache,
get his horse and buggy in good trim and GO
to the ridge to make what we call mash.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Sam Shumaker is
going west this fall.
Mr.. Henry Otty has had his steamer put IN
fine trim. He will soon be ready for work.
P1GEoNToE.
n. .Tuly 19 1881
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

While Mr.. w. Brown and wife were spend
ing the Fourth at Liberty Center some thief
entered his corn crib and stole lot of corn.
The Harrison Drum Corps are going to
have Raspberry and Ice Cream Festiv al at
the grove near Harrison Grange hall, on
Friday evening, July oath. An invitation is
extended to the Mcclure Drum Corps.
N. B. Bressler and E. H. Thorn harvested
three barrels of potato bugs one night last
week.
Gid Sloan was guest of Peter Sancom on
Sunday.
Mrs. Lydia Palmer, son and daughter, OF
Hicksville, are guests of Steven Hopkins.
Miss Emma Ingle, of Holgate, is visiting
friends and relatives in this vicinity.
Miss verda Wells, of Lucas county is visit
ing friends here.
Miss Ottie Randall, of Toledo, is guest at
w. Browns. "t
N. B. Bressler and wife spent Sunday in
Texas.
Miss Martha Bauman has returned to her
school.
Mrs. c. Leader is very sick with typhoid
fever.
JUNO.
July 13, 1885.
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AN ORDINANCE.
To establish seaUer district number one {
and tn 11TO1,i(1e fOy. the construction

To establish se,Uer district number one ~
and to provide for the construction Of
Il trunk seaoer, therein. .
SEC. l. Be 1t ordained by the Council of the in
corporated village of Napoleon Ohio, that there be
and is hereby established within the limits of said
village, sewer district to be designated and known
as "sewer district number one Q)," and that said
braced within the following boundaries, to-wit:
Commencing at point where the east line of Web
ster street intersects the Miami and Erie canal,
thence north along the center Of Webster street to
the center of Clinton street, thence west in direct
line to the center of High street at the intersection
of High and Lumbard streets, thence west along the
center of Ugh street to the center OF Haly Avenue,
thence south along the center OF Hay Avenue TO the
center of Leonard street, thence west along the
center OF Leonard street to the center Of Norton Ave-
nue., thence south along the center OF Norton
Avenue to the center of Clinton street, thence in
direct line south.wesery to point where the center
of Sheffield Avenue intersects Washington street,
thence south along the center OF Sheheld Avenue TO
the section line between sections No. IA and ",
thence east on and along said section line TO point
where the same intersects the Miami and Erie cana
thence east on and along the north bank OF said
canal to the place of beginning.
SEC 2. That trunk or main sewer be Con-
structed in said sewer district number one l),
mencing in the center of Washington street where
the same intersects the east line of Haly Avenue,
running thence south until it intersects the natural
water course running southwaraly through the
lowing the line of said natural water course to q
point Where the proposed culvert under the Miami
and Eaie canal commences.
SEC. That said sewer shall be constructed of
glazed sewer pipe or>of hard brick laid in water
lime and cement of twenty.four (24) inches inside
diameter, and on q grade to be established by the
engineer Of said village.
SEC. 4. That the cost and expenses Of said sewer
be assessed upon all the lots and lands embraced
within said sewer district number one Q), accord
ing to the valuation thereof on the tax list to be
. H. Isnr "a At-,
SEC. s. This ordinance to take effect and be in
force from and after it's passage and due publica-
tion.
Passed July 9Th, 1885.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Malinta Items.

Farmers are cutting the golden grain.
John Knipp is the boss blacksmith of Ma
linta.
John Haffey has planted enough potatoes
to supply the county.
Why have we no Democratic postmaster
here?
"Gid Goshen" walks on the left of his girl
since the Fourth. Too much sack race.
George Tungent was brave soldier. He
got scared the other day at a couple of young
eagles. He imagined they were panthers.
There is a surprise party tonight at the
residence of George Tungent. 1t is given in
honor of the 44th anniversary of Mrs. Kate
Tungent's birth. We wish her A more hap
py birthdays.
Boys, do not let the twin girls on the creek
throw so many sheepeyes at you, but buckle
ON to one or the other.
A. B. in lady's diploma means after
bachelors.
WINDY.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
You Should See Them.

To keep your houses cool and pleasant and
free from flies during the hot Summer days,
YOU should keep them as dark as possible.
This is most easily done by putting those
heavy cloth window shades over your WIND
ows. In order to know just what they are,
and how. very cheap you can buy them
at Saur's Drug and Wall Paper Depot 1t Is
necessary that you should see them. They
can be had any length or width, on spring,
string or endless cord fixtures, or without
fixtures, to suit purchaser. Many new styles
and patterns have been added to the stock
since the first early spring purchase, SO that
you can get at this house almost anything
and everything made. Saur has also large
line of paper shades, plain and figured, on
hand. which he will sell veay cheap in order
to close out large surplus stock which re-
mains on hand and is first class.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

An exchange says that "a young widow in
that city, who writes well, is training to be
an editor" She is, is she? Is training to be
an editor, hey? Gets up at five O'Clock in
the morning does she, and comes to the office
and builds fire, and sweeps out, and oils the
press, and jaws the compositor, and goes
through pile of exchanges seven feet high,
and writes scathing articles on the tariff and
the pork outlook with one hand while she is
keeping the door braced with the other against
the man who wants to whip her on account
of an article appearing in last weeks issue,
eh? And runs into the country three miles,
guided by the smoke, to write up fire, and
finds it nothing but burning brush heap,
eh? And is called red nosed hyena and a
blot upon modern civilization by her esteem
ed contemporary, eh? Wants to be an editor
and yank the lever that moves the worldf
Well, now, by the time that young woman
has been in training for an editor month or
two she will wish she had hired out to ditch a
swamp at dollar day and take her pay in
swamp land scrip.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
AN ORDINANCE.

To provide .forthe construction Of q local
seaUer on Washington street from Web
ster street to Hdly Avenue.
SEC /. Be it ordained by the Council of the in.
corporated village of Napoleon, Ohio, that local
sewer be constructed in the center of Washington
street in said village from point where the west
line of Webster street intersects said Washington
street. to point where the east line of Haly Avenue
intersects said Washington street.
SEC 2. Said sewer shall be constructed of glazed
sewer pipe or of hard brick laid in waterlime and
cement Of eighteen I8) inches inside diameter, and
on grade to be established by the engineer of said
village.
SEC. 8, The cost and expenses of said sewer shal
be assessed by the foot front upon the lots and land.
abutting on said Washington street on the line OF
said sewer excepting at the intersections Of streets
and alleys the cost of which shall be paid by said
village and shall be paid in one annual assessment
to be collected the tax duplicate for the year 1885
Sea- A. This ordinance to take effect and be il
force from and after its passage and due publication
| Passed July Sth, 1885.
| E.. DODD, Clerk.
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Skunk Items.
estinr is the nrder Of the day.

Harvesting is the order of the day.
The Fourth is over and everybody is look
ing forward to the big Fair at Napoleon.
Skunk all went to Malinta on the 4th.
Henry county was well represented. About
three thousand people were present. The
town was crowded to overAowing and every
body enjoyed themselves. The program was
carried out to the letter; il consisted of foot
racing, sack and wheel-barrow and mule rae
ing, and the G.. A. R. exercises, which were
grand. The band did its full share toward
enlivening the day.
Bliss & Thorn have the frame work up for
their large grist mill.
James Preston has opened law Office in
Skunk and will practice in this and adioin-
ing counties.
Aldine Emery intends putting slate roof
on his new barn.
Last week John Manley and two sons cut
and put into the barn thirty tons of hay.
Jacob Hoy now rides in a new express.
Moses Preston smiles all over.-Boy, that's
all.
William Nestlerood has returned from the
West.
Lewis Sturdevant and wife have returned
from Hancock county.
c. W. Boucher left last week for his home
in Chicago.
Miss Hattie Fiser visited her brother in
this place Wednesday.
Miss Olive Swander was the guest of Jessie
Hartley on Sunday.
James Fiser will spend the Winter at Brush
College.
BILL SNORT.
SKUNK, July 8, 1885,.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Deranged.

Mrs. Rebecca Harrison, widow lady Az
years of age, of Liberty Center, has been adj
Judged insane by Probate Judge Meeklson.
Ten Years ago she lost her husband by death,
since which time her mind has been derang-
ed more or less. While in trance she dis
covered that she was medium, and since
then has been holding frequent conversations
with departed spirits. Two weeks ago she
called for a good spirit but none came. She
then called for an evil one and the devil him.
self appeared to her, as she says, and behind
him she beheld the spirit of her departed
husband. A week ago Mrs. Harrison said to
a friend that she was terribly exercised on
account of this appearance, and that at times
she thought she would go crazy. Saturday
she was detected in the act of killing one OF
her children, she was arrested and lodged IN
jail, and will be sent to an asylum. She is
now a raving maniac.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Keep Ii i'm Mind.

Amid the rush and hustle of harvest do not
forget that the biggest Fair in Northwestern
Ohio is to be held on the grounds of the
Henry County Agricultural Joint Stock
Company in this city, commencing Sept. I'D
and continuing four days. A large list of
special attractions is being arranged. Mater
ial is now in transit for the erection of a
Grand stand and other buildings. Write to
the Secretary for premium list and all de-
sired information.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

Demorest's Illustrated Monthly Magazine
for August cannot fail to give pleasure to its
numerous readers. 1t opens with an excel
lent story by Eleanor Kirk, and, in addition,
there are other admirable stories. The arti-
Gle on Heraldry, which is profusely illustrated
among other good articles are Memories of
Napoleon and 'The Grave of Rob Roy"
The valuable papers, "From Pencil to Brush
are continued, and ''Woman's Indebtedness
to the Animal Creation" will be read with
interest. The various departments are, as
usual, we'll filled, and the oil picture, ''Music''
by Leloir. is charming production.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Sept. 6, 1884.

EXCITEMENT OVER A MARVELLOUS CURE IN Eng
|LAND.-The newspapers of Great Britain are filed
with accounts of the wonderful recovery of young
man who had been go III with asthma and Iheuma-
tism that he not able to lie down in bed for nine
long years. This due to the Shakers of
Mount Lebanon, N. Y. They say that this, like
nearly all others, was the result of Indigestion, and
effected this wonderful by restoring the diges
tive organs to healthy condition, obviatng entire
ly those disagreeablc turns of sick headache, bilious
s say tney
teat Its effects upon the digestive organs is some
| thing wonderful. For diteases of the throat or
| LUNGS they recommend the Shaker Tar Capsules.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

We this week issue in Supplement to the
NORTHWEST, the Premium List of the Henry
County Farmers Association for their second
annual Fair which will be held on the Asso-
ciation's grounds in Harrison township on
October 9th, 7th, Sth and 9th. A good list of
premiums is offered, the gentlemen comris-
ing the association are full of enterprise and
will leave nothing undone to insure the sue
cess of the Fair. Read the list and prepare
an exhibit.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, Post-Ofice, for the week end
ing July Is, 1885:
Miss Callie Harris, Thomas McCracken.
Mrs. Milly Scott, Mr.. N. j. Snyder, Mr..
Charles Smith, Mr.. Unger.
FOREIGN LETTERS.
Mrs. Catherine Ditmers, care OF II. Voigt
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
L. G. RANDALL, P. M.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

A young milkman and his girl stood be-
fore the Justice of the Peace. "You take this
milk-ahem-thls man for butter or for
worse?" the mighty man of the law inquired.
The girl said it never a-cured to her before,
but she supposed she would if that was the
only whey.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Nervous, Debilitated Men,

You are allowed free trial Of thirty days of
the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated Noltaic Belt,
with Electric Suspensory Appliances; for the
Debiiity. Loss of Vitality and Manhood, and
ali kindred troubles. Also, for many other
diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk is
incurred. Illustrated pamphlet, with full in
formation, terms, etc., mailed free, by ad-
dressing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Dec. 25-ly
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Suicide of a Former Napoleon Boy.

Mr.. John Biggins, young man twenty
years old, and a former resident of this place,
committed suicide at the home of his parents
in Clinton, Mich, last week. Mr.. Biggins
was at one time compositor in this office.
The cause for the rash deed was love for
young lady who did not reciprocate. He
took Paris Green. He was son of Thomas
Biggins, who removed from Napoleon to
Michigan some years ago.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

Workmen at Koller's mill met with two
accidents last week. Fred Diemer had rib
broken and was considerably bruised other
wise by the falling of some heavy timbers,
and J. G. Broadnix was hit upon the head and
knocked senseless by heavy stick of tim
ber, They were not dangerously injured.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

1t is said that the revised edition of the
Old Testament is meeting with larger sale
than was expected. The substitution of sheol
with its comparative mild treatment of the
unpretending sinner, for the old regime of
everlasting fire and birthstone, has evidently
struck a popular chord.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Notice.
To Whom 1t May Conceln:

To Whom 1t May Conceln:
l will not receive grist after June 9th and
not until about August 10th, 1886, at which
time l will start full line, frst-class, 1876
barrel Roller MILL After that date solicit
your patronage, and trust we may be able to
make frst-class flour. will buy grain at the
elevator, as usual. JOSIAH ROLLER.
June 1S.6t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

sR.The sales of Tait's bread at Cary's
has thrilled in three weeks. Try it.
It's good and fresh every day at 10
o'clock.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
REMEMBERS!

My advice to all creditors
has constantly been exchange
your claims for land at once"
Land is the safest investment
for money now, 1t cannot burn
up, burst up. nor run away.
| am prepared to give satisS
factory bagains in Real Estate
and take your deposits at par.
If you decide to let others
take the land, and prefer other
advice to mine, you must as
sumo all responsibility in the
matter.
Norton's Real Estate Agency is the place to buy
or sell property at your own price Terms reason
able. Room No. l, Humphreys block.
Improved farms with good buildings at $40 per
acre. Timbered land as low as SIS.
Good house and lot fOr....... .........,.... 400
Good house and lot ............ 500
GOOD house and lot for. 700
Good house and lot for. ....."... see. .-. 100
Possession given Immediately. Call and examine
No sale no charge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
The 10th Regiment to Encamp at Ma

pOleon.
1t has been decided that the Sixteenth Regi-
ment, O. N. G., will encamp at this place
this year. The Fair Grounds have been Sc
lected for the encampment, and the boys Will
pitch their tents there for one week, COM
mencing August 18th. Napoleon extends a
welcome to the Sixteenth, with the hope that
the boys will spend a pleasant week within
its borders.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

B@rFruit Jars of all kinds, at Cary's.
1 would call the attention of the ladies
to the Woodbury. Fruit Jar. l think it
is the best. So easy to open and close.
Please call and examine it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

There is said to be one lawyer in heaven.
How he got there is not positively known,
but it is conjectured that he passed himself
off for an editor and slipped in unsuspected.
When this dodge was discovered, they search
ed the realms of felicity in all their length
and breadth for another lawyer to draw up
the papers for his ejectment, but they could
not find one, and, of course, he held the fort.
-ErchdngP.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

White dresses are all the rage with the fair
sex this summer, and the most gorgeous COM
binations of silk and velvet lose their beauty
when they come in contact with pretty
white toilet on torrid day.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

For Sale or Trade.
l will offer for sale cheap, on long time, or
will trade for small, improved farm, the fol-
lowing property, situated on Washington St..
Napoleon, Henry county. Ohio:
One brick business house, 20x75,
One brick business house, 17x5O,
Lots one hundred feet deep, running back
to an alley. Both buildings conveniently ar
ranged in the second story for family to
live. Also, one house and lot with seven
rooms and an up-ground cellar, on the same
street. near the Presbyterian Church. InquiSe
of j. B. DrTrENHAvER.
June 1877
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Olive Oil.

The very finest Olive Oil is made in
Tuscany, Italy. For eating purposes
the finest Olive Oil is an excellent arti-
Gle of food. At Caryis.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

An ant proof pie for the benefit of people
who picnic, and solution to keep bangs in
curl for the benefit of girls who must wear
them, despite the decree that they are out of
style, stand at the head of the list of patents.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

Quite number of Wauseon folks drove
ever Friday to witness the girls play ball.
They no doubt enjoyed the ride and visit to
Napoleon, but the ball game was probably
anything else than interesting to them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Notice.

NOtlce.
Those persons who are so busy slandering me
are hereby notified that they will be prosecu-
ted to the fullest extent of the law, just sGr
soon as my health returns to me.
ELIZABETH STEINMETZ,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

sds Decorated Lamp Chimneys, at
Cary's. Something new. Think that
they will not break as easy as the conf
mon ones.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

The State Fair will be held from Septem-
Der 31st to the 4th of October, both inclusive
The new fair grounds will not be occupied
this year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

The next regular meeting of the Henry
County Pomona Grange will be held at Nc
Clure on the last Friday in July. Every
member of the order is requested to be pres
ent. SECTY
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
Scotch Colly Shepard Pups.

For sale cheap, six miles south of Napoleon
and three miles north of Holgate, in Flatrock
township. 3t JOHN hSIPP.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

The song and praise meeting at the Pres
byterian church last Sabbath evening was
pleasant and enjoyed by good congrega-
tion.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
ELIZABETH STEINMETZ.
Itching Piles-Symnt oms and Curt

HChinS PIles-Symptoms ana Cure'
The symptoms moisture like perspiration, in
tense itching increased by very distress
ing, particularly at night; seems as If pin-worms
crawling in and about the rectum: the private
parts are sometimes affected. Ifalowed to continue
very serious results may follow. "SWAYNE'S
OINTMENT"is pleasant, sure cure. Also for Tet-
ter Itch, Sat-Rheum, Scald-Head, Erysipelas, Bar
bers Itch, Blotches, all scaly crusty Skin Diseases
sWAYNE i son, Phila., Pa. Sold by Druggists.
ily Billy
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
DIED.

SHoNER. Fred, infant son of Fred and
Francis Shoner, died July 10Th, 1885.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

Go to Groschner & Redderson and try the
Improved Gibbs Steel Plow, and if they do
not give satisfaction return them. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

Postmaster Haag will take J. H. Halter il
the office as assistant Mr.. Halter will max
a good p. o. clerk.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

Hon. W. D. Hill and Wm. H. Hubbard
have formed partnership for the practice of
law at Defiance. We wish the firm success.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16

The band discoursed some good music on
the public square Saturday night.