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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Oil Well at Hamler.

Oil Well at Hamler.
Some months ago Hon. W. D. Hill of this
city, made a contract with some well drillers
to put down test we'll on his farm near
Hamler, Henry county, the agreement being
that if oil was found in paying quantities,
Mr.. Hill was to receive certain stipulated
price for his land. After the drillers had
been at work some weeks, and when it was
considered about time they should begin to
know something as to the prospects for oil
they ceased work and went away. Although
their sudden departure caused some little
comment upon the part of the people in the
vicinity at the time, the matter soon died
out and nothing more was thought of it un-
til Friday morning, when it was discovered
that some time during the night oil had CON-
menced flowing from the hole with great
force and was rapidly covering the ground in
the vicinity of the we'll. This continued
some two or three days when the flow was
forcibly stopped by cap being put on the
pipe. It is limited and pretty generally be-
lieved by people in the vicinity that the we'll
was plugged" for the purpose of deceiving
Mr.. Hill in the value of the land and pur-
chasing it for less than it was worth.-Def-
ance Democrat.
Ifyou want to possess two lovely little
gems in Water-C -Colors, you should get
Demorest's Monthly for September. We
have never seen anything equal to them in
any Magazine: they could easily be taken for
hand-painted pictures worth from IS to $1O
each. Demorest is always giving us some
artistic surprise, and this feature added to
the great merit Of the literary portion of the
Magazine makes a publication that should
be found In every household. We were par
ticularly struck with some of the instructive
PARTICLES in this number; for instance, ''The
Minister'S Parlor Furniture gives such Q
perfect lesson in upholstering that any one
can make over the old furniture; an article
on Reading for Girls" will save many
mothers vast amount of trouble in looking
up suitable books for their daughters; and
''How We Did During the War" is an inter.
esting account Of the home make-shifts re,
sorted to during that terrible period. ''Ar
Atelier des Danes" (illustrated), giving az
account of the life Of women art students in
Paris, and an article on Newport (bsautifuil.
illustrated) are among the other attract ions
We cannot speak too enthusiastically in ita
Epraise. Published by w. Jennings Demor
est, Is East 14th st., Y. .-.
1 Il 3. - 4
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Mexican Veterans.

The Ohio Association of Mexican war vet
Grams will keep open house and receive at
their headquarters, Senate Chamber, Sep. 12,
10 and IA, 1888, and warm welcome to Col
umbus, o., for the veterans and widows
with their families. The local committee,
consisting of Gen. VIM. Wilson, Charles A.
Allen, and James G. Barker, who have full
power, ask all to report at headquarters on
arrival to be registered. Capt. James H.
Smith, Sec. of the Association, will super
wise the register. Free checks will be given
for all wraps and packages, which will be Sc
curely kept in the cloak room of the Senate
Chamber. The local committee will person
ally extend hospitalities. The State Associa:
tion will hold their business. meeting on
Thursday, the 18th, and the National AS
sociation on Friday the 14th. All railroads
will place on sale the Sth of Sep. and conttn-
tine to the 18th inst, inclusive, tickets at
one cent per mile each way, good to the 18th,
inclusive, and the local committee will have
s,id tickets extended to the 30th, for those
who desire, at headquarters.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
A Splendid Hickory.

The Cleveland and Thurman pole raising
at the corner of Cary street, and the Bryan
pike Friday evening brought out large
crowd. Capt. Schooley can be congratulated
upon the complete success of his Democratic
undertaking, the raising of young hickory
80 feet high, flying at its masthead stream
er bearing the inscription Cleveland, Thur
man and Reformw The pole is daisy and
the first in the field. Hon. John Cuff made a
rattling Democratic speech and !the drum
corps rendered stirring music.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Chapter of Fires.

Harmon Holmes of Freedom township is
to-day sadly grieving over heavy loss which
befell him last Thursday, one which IN very
short space of time wiped out his hard sum-
mer's work. On the day above mentioned.
Adam Krew, who makes business of thresh-
ing, went to the farm of Mr.. Holmes for
that purpose. The thresher and engine were
set and work commenced, when sparks from
the engine, or from pipe which one of the
men were smoking, set fire to the stack of
wheat, and before any material assistance
could be rendred, was mass of flames,
which soon devoured it. 1t was with the
greatest difficulty that the threshing machine
and adjoining buildings were saved, as a
heavy wind was blowing at the time. The
loss is a severe one for Mr.. H., as he was de-
pendent on his crop of wheat to meet obliga-
tions, and what was once his pride and Joy
is now smouldering heap of ashes.
On the same day, about 10 a. M, Mr..
George Clymer, living two miles north of
town, had little experience with the fiery
tongue which will not escape his memory
very soon, and one which came near placing
him in the same condition as the above. A
fire had been burning in clearing for day
or two previous, but was confined to logs,
and stumps. A large stack of wheat and rye
were stacked near his barn, and so rapidly
did the FIRE crawl over the stubbles that be-
fore it could be gotten under control it had
reached within four rods Of the stacks; had
it not been for the timely arrival of neigh
bors who set to plowing around the house
and stack, his lot would indeed have been g
sad one. ...4. ..a
Watson Andrews, Of Flatrock township, il
the third unfortunate man of this chapter
On the same day Pete .Rhoda was threshine
at his place, and everything was passing
OF nicely, when fire was discovered in the
straw stack-how and when it originated il
q mystery, but no sooner was 1t discovered
than large piece of canvas was satur
ated with water for the purpose of throwing
itaover the same, when one Of the workmer
grabbed fork and began pitching the straw
in every direction-the FIRE Of course com
municated to the wheat stack and both were
entirely destroyed. Mr.. Watson has tht
sympathy Of the entire community in hi
irreparable loss. 2
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Several of our exchanges speak of an i'm
poster who is travelling around the country
claiming to be special government pension
agent and able to increase soldiers pensions
He makes pretended examination and fix.
es price for his work, gets the money and
decamps. The following description ia
furnished of the imposter; Height 5 feet 8
or inches, weight 145 or 16O pounds, COM
plexion dark and sallow, hair slightly tinged
with gray, moustache dark and balance Of
face smooth.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Vote Right.

The young man who casts his first vote
this fall should preserve some relic of the po
iiticaI campaign to exhibit in the after years
when memorable campaigns are mentioned.
He should preserve the hand bills of some
meetings and sample Of every ticket con-
tanning the names Of the Presidential cleo
tors. In order to be on the winning side,
vote right. Cast your first vote for CleVe-
land and Thurman and the Democratic cleo
kora
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Church Conference.

The annual conference of the Church oi
Christ in Christian Union, convenes on
Wednesday, August 29th, 'SS, with Hebron
church, ~ miles northwest of Liberty Gen.
ter, in Liberty township, and will continue
over Sunday. Everybody is invited to attend
Ample provisions have been made to enter
tain and accommodate all visiting friends
and brethren. Preaching every day and
evening by able ministers. Services in the
grove on Sunday. Rev. H. ]. Duckworth,
President; Rev. G. W. Foltz, Secretary
Rev. Hilliard Hudson, Pastor of Hebron
church. 2t
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Notice to Township, School
and Corporation
TreaSurerS.

Having made my settlement with
the State, I am now prepared to dis
burse the amounts due tile townships
and districts in the county, and as my
term of office expires within a very
short time, would respectfully ask that
Treasurers call in and settle immedi-
ately. CHAS. EVERS,
Co. Auditor.
Napoleon, O., Aug. IA, 'SS.-2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Last Saturday, trio, consisting of Oscar
Halingshead, and young man by the name
of Helf, of Liberty township, and an other by
the name of Ecks, took on board too much
tangle-foot, and in consequence thereof.
Marshal Burns dropped onto them and gave
them quarters at hotel de Jordan, wherethey
spent Sunday. On Monday, Hollingshead
as he has had good advice before, and Needed
mt, got o trip 10 the stone yard at Toledo TO
5 days.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Miss Mary Poker, while attending pic
mic at R1dgeville Corners last Sunday, was
over came with the heat, and at one time was
in precarious condition, but under the
careful hand OF DR.. Harrison, we hope for
her speedy recovery.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

The NORTHWEST is appraised of several
will not vote with their party this year. Some
object to the high tariff plank and others to
the free whisky plank in their platform. The
latter have declared their intention of
voting the prohibition ticket while the former
will vote the Democratic ticket, because they
want tariff reform. As prominent Republi-
can farmer remarked last Saturday in this
city to bevy of Democrats and Republicans,
"there, gentleman" he said, holding out his
hat, "is a common wool hat that cost me 81.
Remove the tariff and that can be bought for
$1.00. 1t is the same with this coat, these
breeches, our groceries and provisions,
and our farm machinery. I've voted the Re-
pulican ticket a good many years, gentleman.
but Pm going to cutloose this year, or until
our party will recognize the gross injustice
of this protective robbery system. I'm tired
of paying two or three prices for goods to
make the rich manufacturers of the east
richer. What good is protection for the
monopolists of the east to us farmers in the
westp We get no more for our hogs or cat.
tie; it doesn't raise the price of grain and il
takes two bushel to get one to the eastern
market. I tell you, gentlemen, this protec.
tive humbug is played out with me. It's sim
ply robbing the people of the west ito enrich
the monopolists Of the east, and don't be-
lieve in that kind of business" II is really
surprising as we'll as gratifying to the NORTH
WEST to observe the interest the farmers are
taking in this tariff question, and at the pres
ent outlook we confidently believe the Demo-
cratic majority on the head of the ticket will
not fall short of 1,4OO in Henry.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
POHLMANN'S LOCAL.
CALVES.

We want all the sucking
calves in the county from 4 to
IL weeks old and will pay in
cash the highest market price.
PoHLMAN Bros.
Fulton Meat Market.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CAB!VE! PHOTOS F.!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Finished in any style at
MILLER'S
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
NEW PHOTO GALLERY
NAPOLEON, o.
Letter List .

Letter list.
Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, Post Office, for the week end
ing Aug. 20, 1858:
Ira Green and G. De Porter
Foreign-Ignatz Potsh and James McFad
den.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
sc HAAG, P. NJ.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Half Fare Excursi on West,

Hail Fare Excur5t ON West.
The Toledo, st. Louis and Kansas City r.
R., will sell round trip excursion tickets to
points in Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Arkansas,
Indian Territory, New Mexico and eastern
Colorado on following dates, Ang. 21st, Sept.
II and 25th, Oct 9Th and 23rd. Liberal stop
privileges. For full information call on
nearest agent or address:
.4s O. O. JENKINS,
I'd Gen. Pass Agt.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

~ AR Choate Post No. 66, meets In Posi- hAil
VI. at Napoleon, o., on the first and thlro Fr'oa!
~ 80" " D. M. JONES,
uvxpv Ko,pr Commander
Adjutant.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

G. G. Clifton, representing the Ira Bautell
Tea Co., of New York, st. Louis and Chica-
40, was IN the city Monday, and seraved out
hot tea at Spengler's.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Sheriff Cullison, of Lucas county died last
Thursday morning, suddenly of appoplexy.
The county commissions selected as his sue
cessor ex-Sheriff John s. Harbeck. Mr..
Harbeck is Democrat.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

William Grabbs and wife. of Danville,
Ills., on their return from Niagara Falls,
stopped off in this city last Monday to visit
with his cousin, VIM. Spengler.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

While working around some machinery in
Bruner's hoop factory last Monday, Geo.
Croser had the misfortune to have finger
of the left hand smashed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

It is a mystery to us how any intelligent
voter can support q party that clamors for
free whisky and tobacco rather than cheaper
clothing and all the necessaries of life.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Jewett Young, of Liberty Center, has been
handling the telegraph Office at this station
for the past few days, in the place of our gen
tlelnanly agent, Mr.. H. L. Knickerbocker,
who was granted few days leave.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Our Holgate correspondent last week got
our fellow townsman, s. F. Long, mixed uE
in fracas at that place, which has occasion
ed him no little annoyance. MIR. Long wa'
only an eye witness to the affair, and becom
ing disgusted with the disgraceful proceed
ings he parted and shamed the would-b'
combatants, and gave them lecture upor
the use of vile language.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Albert Ward, of the B. F. Wade Job Print
ing Rooms, Toledo, spent last Sunday in this
city the guest of the Napoleon typos. Mr..
Ward is a practical printer, and the "prints"
of Napoleon will at all times extend to him a
,ralcorue hand
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

W. E. Decker has resigned his position as
Principal of the Holgate schools, in order
that he may devote his whole time to his
newspaper business. The Holgate schools
will miss Mr.. Decker, as he was a competent
L.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
HARVEST MEATS.

Pohlman Bros. make a spe-
cialty of supplying the harvest
table with the best of fresh
meats at greatly reduced rates.
Farmers, when getting ready
for threshing, bear this in mind.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

The good templar organization chartered
the steamer Nellie Moore, last Tuesday and
went up to Lingel's grove where they held
picnic.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

S. M. Heller has purchased half interest
in the Baker Wind mill company and his in
tention is to push the business right to the
front, Mr.. Heller will m axe On efficient stand
by for this institution.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

III 1884 the R. rnblican party said il Cleve-
land was elected, the ".ebel debt" would be
paid, the negroes put back into slavery, and
the payment of soldiers pension be stopped.
In 1888 the cry is, if Cleveland is elected it
will destroy American industries, and the
laboring classes be reduced to pauperism.
How the e. o. p. can lie
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Mr.. II. L. Knickerbocker and Walter Jones
returned from their Western "bar" hunt last
Monday. and report perilous encounter
with the wild beasts of that section. Jones
got monster wood-mouse while II. l.. got
tame chicken II grandlfeast is in order.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
plies, PiIesl itching Piles.

FVHVSK EHTOSt HNVEFEHEB = ETEOUb
Symptoms--M Moisture; intense itching and
stingin5; most at night; worse by scratching.
II allowed to continue tumors form, which
Swayne's Ointment stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists, or by mail
for 80 cts. DR.. Swayne q Son, PhiladeT hia.
Eczss6A, IrcHy, ScALY, SKIN ToRTuREs.
The simple application Of "Swayne's Oint-
ment," without any internal MEDICINE, will
cure any case of letter, Salt RheuIn, Ring
worm, Piles, Itch, Sores. Pimples, Eczema,
all Scaly, Itchy Skin Eruptions. no matter
how obstinate or long standing. 1t sp0tent,
effective, and costs but trife. my 1O-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Couldn't Hit a Balloon.
GRELroNs 11-NApoLEoNs 8.

UHELTUNb II-NAPUBEUN5 O.
The "Reds" take a back seat for the first
time of the seoson, the "back woods'' team
hit Just at the right time and won easily.
Still the Reds" could have won the game il
the players did any batting-that is. timely
batting, but as Magill's pitching WAS toe
deceptive for them, their hits they made were
we'll scattered. They received plenty of
encouragement in the line of applause, but
that had very little effect on them, for they
were so badly ratified that if the 'ball' had
been "balloon" they would not have hit it.
The crowd was one of the largest seen on the
rxrounJe xoor TIKI foIIoxu;no SC kbe
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Harrison is waiting for Jime Blain to die
tate his letter of acceptance. Blaine is about
all the Republican party has left.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Pohlman Bros, prices for har-
vest meats in quantity: Roasts,
6 to &c. per pound.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

" M.C.-Napoleon Lodge No. 81, meets every
r. End and ith Monday night In each month, at
Grand Army Hall, at o'clock:
r. B. HELLER, W. Ruler.
CE. REYNOLDS. W. Recorder.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

q I.--N.poleon LodaeNo. 4,Secret IL ca gu meets
.. in Cary's Block, on the first and thlro
Monday o each month. GEO. O.DAUM.
GEO. HnDRED, Recorder. Cardlnai'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

A L. OF H.-Napoleon Lodge 6i2, m Gets every let
IA and 3rd Thursday night OF each month, OF
So'clock, Grand Army Hall.
JOSIAH KoLLxR, Commander.
A.E. Il. MAKRKRR, Sec'y.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

G. W. weisenburger and wife, of Defiance
spent Sunday with the family of F. F. Shon'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Company F boys will leave next Monday
afternoon for Columbus, Ohio! where they
will 60 into camp.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

R. W. Suydam has returned from a two
weeks soiourn at Lakeside and reports very
pleasant time.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Miss Flora Henderson and mother. oi
Liberty Center, spent Tuesday in the city.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Messrs. John Myers, of Rideeville, and
Henry Buchele, of this township are attend
ing school at Ada, D.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Joseph Merce, an old resident of Henry
county died the home of his son-in-law, e
Finney, in Harrison township last Monday
His funeral took place Tuesday afternoon
under the auspices of the G. A. r.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

VIM. Stroll is confined to his bed with a
severe attack of bilious fever.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Mrs. s. NJ. Honeck visited at Defiance
Sunday and Monday, the guest of her mother,
Mrs. j. Martin.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Cider Making.

Cider Making.
D. o. Bockerman will run his cider press
two days in each week-Tuesday and Thurs
day-during August, after that every day In
the week except Saturday. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Our old Democratic friend, Henry Snyder
of Harrison township, has thanks for baske
of eating apples.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Farmers, don't fail to show your products
at the fair. 1t pays.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

G. @. Grady's circus (3) gave two exhibit
tions in this place last week. which was well
attended, but was very slim affair.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

]. Roller q Co., shipped four car loads o
corn to the Eastern markets Tuesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

The Bowlinge Green Daily Gazette has
suspended.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Oscar B. Leatherman is spending few
.-eeks in Fostoria.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Money to loan at o and per cent
NJ. KNUPP. Napoleon, o.
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Farm for Rent,
Inquire ofW. ]. Pierrepont, Napoleon, O.

Farmers! @i
Don't you know that you can buy your
meats for threshing time, to q good adTan-
tage, Of A. Reddersen,. at the corner meat
market? His prices are lower than at any
other shop in town. Try it. 3t gs
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Ladies', get your exhibits ready for the fai
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Wheat is rapidly coming into market.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

Wheat was selling at 50 cents Tuesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23

L.. r.. siford's City TonsorialParlor
Bitter Block.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Wanted.

Wanted
A lady clerk at the Variety Store, one that
can talk German. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-08-23
Potatoes are getting cheap.

We never had better apples.