Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-04-05

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1t looks as though the Primary system had
been showed under on Monday. The official
vote will not be counted until Saturday.
We have received sample of salt from the
salt wells of Hutchinson, Kansas. for which
we are indebted to our friend H. Hirseland.
The Toledo Sunday Journal has changed
from folio to quarto. 1t is neat looking
paper, well filed with news and advertising.
i Evening services are being held in the
Presbyterian Church this week. Rev. Slagle,
of Defiance, preached Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings.
"Meg, the Out Cast" is booked for April
18th, 18th and 14th, at the Opera House, in
stead of April Sd. The company were delay
ed on account of the storm.
Receiver McConville has given out that
creditors of the defunct Metropolitan Bank
of Cincinnati will be paid in full, dollar for
dollar. Mr.. McConville is Democrat.
"You have the prettiest town in the State,
or to be found aywhere," is the universal
exclamation of strangers who visit Napoleon.
We are afraid we don't half appreciate our
town.
1t is said that sheets of tissue paper placed
on the ground under the feet, and then re-
moved, carry with them every trace of the
scent, so that bloodhounds cannot follow the
tracks.
The dance given by the fire department at
Bitzer's Hall on Monday evening proved to be
avery pleasant affair, the boys being literally
patronized by and orderly an enjoyment
loving audience.
Judge Donnelly bid in the Norton property
on Saturday at Trustees sale, for $3.50,
ninety dollars more than the appraised value.
The property will make Mr.. Dennelly and his
family splendid home.
The bridge at Waterville in course of con-
struction by the Smith bridge company, fell
on the 30th of March, being unable to with
stand the heavy pressure of ice and drift
wood during the recent freshet.
The fair directors paid on Monday 81, 900
on the Indebtedness of the society. Another
$1,000 will be paid on the 10th, which guaran-
tees the suit against the society stopped. This
will be good news to stockholders.
The whole Democratic ticket was elected
in Marion township, as follows: Trustee, L.
A. Roberts; Clerk, O. NJ. Thompson; Treas
urer, ]. O. Merritt; Assessor, N. Jackma n;
Constables, F. Newton, A. Marshal.
"When held up to strong light" says an
exchange, "a fresh egg is very clear and the
air cell at the large end is very small. The
smaller the air cell the fresher the egg, as the
cell expands as the egg becomes stale"
Tomorrow being the centennial of Ohio,
appropriate exercises will be held in the
union schools. These exercises no doubt
will be interesting, and parents should take
advantage of the day to visit the schools.
Pohlman Bros. wishes it distinctly under
stood that they are to the front in the meat
business in Napoleon. Their low prices and
good quality of meat speaks every time, and
they are bound to keep to the front in every
particular. Read their local column.
The Democrats of Liberty township we're
badly demoralized Monday, electing but few
upon their ticket. Geo. Laver was elected
Trustee, D. Shindler, Assessor, in West pre-
cinct, and one constable. Balance of the
ticket the Republicans took in. Come, Lib
erty, wake up and redeem yourself.
The Tri-State Normal College, located at
Angelo, Ind. has Just completed one of the
best and most modern chemical laboratories
in the State Of Indiana, and offers special
advantages to teachers. The Normal Term
of the college will open May 22d. Full partic-
ulars will be given by addressing L. NJ.
Sniff, A. NJ, President
The County Commissioners, in session
Wednesday, after careful consideration of
the provisions Of the special law authorizing
them to repair the old court house or build
new one, decided that the best interests of
the county required the erection of new
building. Active operations will be prompt
ly inaugurated. .-BYyan Democrat.
When you visit the Eagle Clothing House
and see the stacks of new goods that loom
up before You in every direction you will
conclude at once that you have struck head
quarters for your spring supplies in clothing,
hats, neckwear and furnishings of all kinds.
Everything in the newest and most elegant
designs and styles, are 10 be found at the
Eagle and an early inspection will insure
your getting just what will please the most
fastidious taste. Don't fail to call ON Henry
Meyer. 3t
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