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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12

An italian at Mansfield, Ohio, wore a
pair of very tight shoes two days. The
result was injuries to his feet that were
followed by gangrene, SO that he has
had his toes and other parts of both
feet amputated in order TO save his life.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12

A thousand subscriptions to the
sterling county paper, whose period OF
life in the family is seven days for each
copy, is Of vastly greater value to the
advertiser than an equal number OF
copies of the cheap daily, with Its fleet
ing life Of few hours only. The Neacs-
man.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12

Itch, Prairie Mango, and Scratches OF
every kind cured in thirty minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Use NO
other. This never fails. Sold by d. J
Humphrey, Napoleon. mv-5-1yr
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12
Tot. of principal debts paid during wear SsO.sOl

Tot of principal debts paid during year S3o2Ol %
The amounts paid out of the various funds upon
the allowance of the County Commissioners are
itemized in Schedule "A:n
Schedule "B" contains the orders issued on coun-
ty funds other than by order of the County Com
missioners.
Schedule &c" contains the orders issued upon
certificates of the County Iniirmary Directors.
Schedule "D' contains the amounts paid to the
various townships school districts and corporations
during the year, and Schedule "E' contains q
statement of the condition of the various county
funds.
Tne aggregate amounts paid during the year to
Jurors and witnesses in the Court of Common
Pleas upon the certificates issued by the County
Clerk and not contained in the above mentioned
Schedules, are
For Witnesses ......... ..-.."......... 15l 60
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12
Making a total tax levy Of.

Levied by the Board Of County Commissioner
for the various county funds for the year 1885, or
NIL less than was levied for the same purposes In
the year 1885.
For the year 1887 we have again reduced the tax
levy for county purposes from the amouats levied
70 1885, by ordering the following tax to be levied
for county purposes for the ensuing year, to-wlt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12
Total tax levy for 1887 .

The expenditures as given in the statement of the
various county funds on Schedule "E'' of this re-
port, include also the various amounts used for tn
payment of interest on the outstanding indebted
ness of the county and for the redemption of cOun-
ty bonds, affollows:
is Napoleon river bridge bonds at
81 900 each, bearing per cent. inter-
est, and due April 1st 1899 ............ 900 90
Florida river bridge bond at $1,000,
toSer ist, 1856. .'.......'..... - w 800 90
Is Road Improvement bonds at $500 each
Der 1st, 1890. w -, 1880 90
AZ Old ditch bonds of various amounts
due .......... s6,7Ol %
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12
ANNUAL REPORT
Comm ssIOnsIs Of Henry County, OhIo'
To ths Hon. W. II. Handy, Judge Of the Court Of
Common PieGs, Of Henry County, Ohio.

sIR:-We the Undersigned, County c ~ issisn-
ere, Of Henry County, Ohin, do iercl,y make or
report As required by Section si7, Of thc Revised
Statutes OF Ohio. for the year ending August slst
A.D. 1857. The receipts for tn varioU- County
Funds resulted mainly FROM collections Is the
County Treasurer under IL tax lcyius ma e by
the County Commissioners for the year 1850, ar
follows
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
Oklahoma.

The opening of the Indian territory
for settlement is at present attracting
much attention throughout the coun-
try. Oklahoma, as the new territory
is to be called, is one of the finest sec.
tons of the west. To those desiring
full information respecting this coun-
try, we would call attention to the
advertisement of A. Bass & Co,
Mcpherson. Kansas, seen elsewhere
in this paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
Piles Z Pileis

,,,.,,. PileSl
~ ..,. ~ > indian PileO Ointment is
..y sure cure for Blind, Bleeding
or Itching Piles ever discovered. 1t
never fails to cure old chronic cases
of long standing.
Judge Coons, Maysville, Kentucky,
says: "Dr. Williams Ointment cured
me after years of suffering.
Judge Coffin bury, Cleveland, Ohio,
says: found by experience that DIR.
Williams India9 Pile Ointment gives
immediate and permanent relief"
We have hundreds of such testi-
monials. Do not snffer an instant
longer. Sold by G. A. Hooper. 49y
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

To-day is the last day of grace or
personal property taxes. Pay at least
half your personal taxes to day and
save extra expense.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The Arkansaw has again come t.
the front With flowing water, and thu
quack Of the goose and bang of the
gun are heard IN the land.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

There was q wreck on the Santa Fe
road at Larned, last Thursday, but
no one was hurt, and trains delayed
but short time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

A. S. Allen is a man with a larg
heart for the young. Children ca
find something there to please then
for holiday presents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

A grand ball will be given at the
opera house On Christmas night, un-
der the management of the Great
Bend Firemen. Best Of music will
be furnished. a cordial invitation
is extended to everybody to atten1
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
Now is ". ..,r Time.

For the next thirty days, We will
cell at Cost or below. Any of our
Fine Parlor Heating or Cook Stoves.
Great reduction IN all kinds of Hard>
ware: See US soon and get first choice.
RORINsoS IL STERErr.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Saturday was blustry, but never
theless lots of people came to town
and our merchants had a good trade
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

j. II. Harper's book store is so full
of toys fellow can hardly go in and
come out again without having his
pockets full.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The fire boys have purchased a
handsome new flag to ornament the
new hose tower. It will be flung to
the breeze on all important occasions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The new ordinance regulating the
location of hacks at the depot is being
enforced, and some hack-men are
getting into trouble.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Talking about the weather, the
butchers are about the only men who
can take their pick Of wetheYs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Hardly a week passes but strangers
send in for copies of the DEMOCRAT.
These demands come from all over
the United States, and show that the
outside world has an eye on our city
and her surroundings. A copy of the
best newspaper in the city gives peo-
pie somewhat of an idea of what busi-
ness we do here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The First National Bank is having
improvements of substantial nature
made in their desk arrangement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

There will be a grand ball at opera
hall, Ellinwood, on New Years eve.,
December 31st. The Ellinwood Or
chestra will furnish the music, and
successful dance is anticipated.
Every body cordially invited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
The "KermiSS. ;

Friday evening last the 80. Ms. 4"
who. by the way, never do anything
by halves, entertained their friends
with refreshments fancy and staple, in
the Wilmer block. ga delightful
even ng" is the verdict Of the large
crowd of our best people who attended,
and the success of the "Kermiss" was
we'll deserved. The ladies composing
the U. Ms, who are members of the
Presbyterian Sabbath School. know
we'll how to make q success of enter
tanning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Five more days, and comes Santa
Clause. Gracious! but how this
winter has slipped by!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

John Gallon buried a child some
two years old, Monday, it having
died of diphtheretic Group.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Oh, the snow, the beautiful snow!
1t was long time coming but it
didn't sake long to go.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

There is rumor aHoat that the
collectors on the Santa Fee will go off
duty on Jan. LIST, 1889.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

For the next week loving mothers
will hurry the children to bed early
in the evening, and mysterious cut
tings and fittings and whisperings and
burning Of the midnight oil will be
the order.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Grand Army men of all political
beliefs will take interest in reading
Private Delzeli's letter, on the first
page of this paper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

It is now said that the crazy quilt
originated with the wife of a country
editor. She got the idea from patches
on her husbands clothes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

A committee Of city councilmen are
negotiating for fire alarm bell.
We need it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Face powder does not always help a
young woman to 60 off quickly in the
matrimonial market.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

DIED--At her home in Great Bend
in child birth, on Dec. 18th, 1883,
Mrs. Mary Potter, aged about 36 years.
wife of Curtis Potter. The funeral &C.
cured ON the 18th, Rev. j. w.
Thompson officiating. The death of
Mrs. Potter was very sudden and
cast pail Of gloom over the COM
munity i'll which she was known.
She was sister of Mrs. L. P. Frey
and a daughter Of David Grubb, of
Liberty, Ills. She left nine small
children to mourn the loss of a loving
mother, and the community deeply
sympathize with them and MIR. Potter
in their trials.
They are not dead, who only go to sleep,
And close their eyes TO earth and all its cares;
And tits not best for friends to vail and weep
Or call them back again in piteous prayers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

We occasionally read in the paper
about terra Gotta ladies' gloves.
'.woolen children's mitts," "octagon-
al mems cashmere pantaloons,' etc
Or that a snake was killed by boy
IL feet long, or that thrifty house
wife "washes and irons" herself every
week, or that a man wants boy to
drive a horse s.who lives with his
parents"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Jonn Gallon was in town Saturday,
on business, and made his annual call
on the DEMOCRAT man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The new lunch room established by
Harry Kline is the place that will
please the farmers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Great Bends foundry is having
plenty of work these days. 1t is
proving paying business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Or the night of December 2lst,
FRIDAY Of this week. the 'Mikado'
society Of the vicinity of the Langford
school house, No. u, will give liter
airy entertainment. to which all are
cordially invited. No pains have been
spared to get up first class entertain-
ment
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

w. p. Bruce was in Saturday,
bringing US sample gallon of his fine
sorghum molasses. He is plastering
at his house and fitting up for the
winter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Wheat in Barton county, though
not so far advanced as at this time
last year, still has a more healthy ap-
pearance, 80 say many farmers whom
we have consulted. With more snow
or rain in good time, it will winter all
right.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The very latest figures show that
the prohibitionists polled a larger
vote in the late election than ever
before.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The finest snow of the season START
ed Monday about noon and covered
the face of nature with neatness. and
precision.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

jesse R;chcreek can now be found
in the Office room fromerly occupied
by o. B. Wilson, Allen>Hudbard
block.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Charley Pressl has removed his
barber shop to the Leland hotel,
where he will be glad to see all his
old friends
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Santa Claus is looking over his
books and balancing accounts between
good and bad children. We hope
every child in the land will be on the
riUhf side
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The plate glass front is going into
the new opera house block this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

DIED-of membranous Group, on
December 18th, 1883, an infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Weiner, Of this
city, aged one year and three months.
The remains were shipped to St.
Louis for burial on the evening of the
18th. Thus the relief Hess hand of
death has reached into a happy home
and touched into eternity a fresh
young life.
Yes, your darling is angel,
In the joyful realms above;
Guarded from all pain and danger,
By Saviors constant love.
Do not grieve for baby. mother,
Though you miss him from your knee;
When you pass from earth to heaven,
AT the gate he'll welcome thee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The lawsuit over the possession of
'sBessie Lee" the winning dog at the
last meeting of the American Cours
ing Club, has been continued until
January.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

An infant child of MIR. and Mrs. d.
E. Benedict has been quite i'll for
some days.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Now do you know what ''Kermiss'
is? If you kermissed going to the
O. NJ. entertainment Friday night
you lost the one opportunity of a life
time,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

At the school house in district No.
20, Buffalo township, there will be a
Christmas tree, ON Christmas eve., for
the enjoyment of all who desire to
attend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Lost in the outskirts-A woman,
when she can't End her pocket.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The Knights of Pythias are prepar-
ing to occupy the rooms in the Dodge
building, formerly used by the
Masonic lodge. They have had them
newly pointed and carpeted, and they
will be as handsome lodge rooms as
offa on seer
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Aliens north show window is one
of the most handsome to be seen in
the cifv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Last Friday was one of the busiest
days of the year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Now rustic up your taffypullin's
and your spellin' bees.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The mince-pie season is Oh ane
nightmares disturb the slumbers o.
youth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Keep in mind the dance on Christ
mas night. Everybody invited.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
Wanted.

10 trade a good pair of mules for q
good young horse. w. p. Coles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The handsome rainbow te be seen
last Saturday afternoon was some
thing little out Of date for Dec.
ember.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Won't some bright school mann tell
us whether q house burns up or burns
Iowp9
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Do not neglect to call on Allen for
halliday goods.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The next regular meeting of the city
council will be the first Monday in
Ioruarv
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Sheriff Wilson took in Wichita the
windy wonder, Monday of this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Prof Reese aud members If the
high school may be seen out studying
astronomy, these bright moonlit
nights.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

This Office is prepared to do cards,
letter heads, ETC., in German and
Euvliah
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Kansas has increased eighty per
cent. in population in the last two
years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

w. r. Jones was let the contract for
putting in a stone crossing from Aliens
corner to the First National Bank, at
twenty cents per foot. Mr.. Jones
wants to put down sawed stone
walk, and say is he will make it the
finest one in the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

cit appears that man is doing all
he can to discourage the enlighten-
ment of women" said lady at the
"Kermiss" the other night, "they are
now talking of making new postal
card that the female postal clerks
cannot read"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Some farmers come to town once 8
week; others get around each month;
and still others show up at the county
seat at least once a year. However
some do not get to Great Bend often.
er than once in four years. John
Komarch, of Commando township,
six miles south of ElIinwood, came to
the Bend Monday for the fret time
in four years, and you may be sure he
was surprised at the way she has
grown.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Jim and Ned Porter, the two coons
arrested fer stealing wheat, had their
examination Tuesday aud were bound
over to the next term of the district
court The sentiment of the eolored
people here appears to be that Jim
is the ringleader in the trouble, and
deserves severe punishment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Pernin's Universal Photography,
simplest, most legible and rapid of all
shorthands, complete in ten easy les
sous. Speed for practical work in
from three to Ave months, according
to time devoted to study. instruction
also given on the typewriter. Short
hand also taught by mail. For full
particulars. terms, etc., call at the
Central Normal College, or address
E. STEVENSON,
Great Bend, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
LOCAL NEWS.

"No more the sun our faces fries.
No more we mop the brow;
And best of all there are no hies
On any Of Ms now"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

The attention of our readers ia
directed to the advertisement of Mum
Il Co., patent solicitors, in another
column. Their name is familiar to
patentees throughout the country.
In connection with the publication or
the Scientific american for the past
forty years, they have prepared the
applications for more than one hun
dred thousand inventions, and their
facilities for obtaining patents are
being constantly extended.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Will Ferger has purchased the in
trest of Herman Strobel in the
Ferger & Strobel barber shop, and the
partnership is now dissolved. Will
is the man for the business. and his
many friends are congratulating him
on now having the entire business in
his name. Mr.. Strobel is intending
to leave for Colorado, and the we'll
wishes of host of old friends and
custo mers will go with him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20
; Philomathean

The Philomathean society. on
Wednesday p. m, of this week held
called meeting, to elect officers.
The following were elected: Fred
DiHenbacher, Pres; Miss j. Lizzie
Phelps, Wise Pres; Miss Viola Pelter,
Sec, and Chas. Allen, Tres.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Corn and Feed, at Culver's Eleva-
tor. 27''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

J. D. Welch ran up from Wichita
last Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

A Mrs. Baker was thrown from her
wagon while driving home along the
Santa Fe track. south west Of the city.
Her team became frightened and
turned the wagon over. The woman
lay unconscious for about two hours
before being found and cared for.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-12-20

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found "a card to the public" from F.
G. Strothman. register of deeds. Mr..
Strothman, by reducing the fees for
abstracting and recording Of legal
instruments will save many hundreds
of dollars to the people of Barton
county.