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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
Written for the Northwest.l
To Our Mother on her Seventieth
Birthday.


Dear mother, listen while our lips
Recite a simple lay;
Ay, listen while our hearts debt
OF love and homage pay,
The dearest, holiest word Of earth
Is on our lips to-day.
word whose talismanic power
From all the seasons fown,
Recalls the fondest, dearest, Joy
Our hearts have ever known;
Revives the faireet flowers of love
Along our pathway str ewn.
We whisper ''mother" and the doors
OF memory open swing,
And backward to our youths glad hours
We speed on eager wing,
To revel In the bliss we knew
In ifc's delicious spring.
There in the fowery fields of youth
You led our hapl y band,
Loves aureole ever round your brow
Loves scepter In your hand;
You, with that scapter, ruled our hearts
AS with magic wand.
Again that magic word we breathe
With low and paintive cry,
And to our fevered couch Of pain
A gentle step draws nigh,
And all an angels plying love
Beams from mothers eye.
soft cool hand upon our hot
And fevered brow is pressed;
The burning temples of the brain
By gentle touch carossed,
No longer throb with ceaseleaa pain
But sink to quiet rest.
The great world lured our feet away
From childhood . happy bowers,
And often In our brightest days
We're dark and sonber hours;
And In our fairest paths were thorns
Concealed amid the flowers.
And when those thorns had pierced our feet,
And hearts were sad and sore,
And when with gloomy lowering clouds
Our skies were shadowed o'er,
You answered to our hearts fond call
f"mother," as Of yore.
In toiling up the path Of life
From where In youth we ranged,
We learned how often love grew cold,
And friends how oft estranged,
But knew through all the change Of time
A mothers love unchanged.
We sigh to mark the winter SHOWS
So white upon your hair,
But in their spotless purity
We see reflected there
The halo Of q sanity soul
Aroun d your forehead fair.
And while your presence still adorns
Homes consecrated hearth,
Before your face we bow our heads,
We hold In higher worth
The blessings falling from your tongue,
Than any boon Of earth.
Feb.a, 1888. z. RAsDELL
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP.

The Democrats Of Liberty township are requested
to meet in caucus, at the Township House, on
Saturday. March 31st, 1888,
at2 o'clock p. M, for the purpose of placing in
nomination. township ticket, to be supported at
April election.
BY order of .. COMMITTEE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP.

The Democrats of Freedom township are request
ed to meet at cir snai pieo oE hnlips elentiorl
Saturday, March Gath, 1888,
at O'Clock p. m, for the purpose of fselecting a
township ticket to be supported at the coming
spring election.
By order of COMMITTEE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
Napoleon Corporation
Democratic Caucus.

To the Democrats Of Napoleon Corporation
Youare hereby requested to meet in caucus, at
the City Hail. on
Friday, March 3Oth, 1888.
at the hour of o'clock, p. m, for the purpose of
placing in nomination the following ticket to be
supported at the April election:
One Mayor,
One Clerk,
One Treasurer, a
One Marshal,
Three Councilmen, years,
One Councilman, year.
By order of
.... COMMITTEE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
Napoleon Township Dem
Ocratic Caucus.

To the Democrats Of Napoleon Township:
You are hereby requested to be present in caucus
at the City II all, in Napoleon, on
Saturday. March 31st, 1888,
at O'Clock, p. m, for the purpose of placing in
nomination township ticket to besupported at the
April election, as follows:
One Trustee,
One Clerk,
One Treasurer,
One Assessor,
Three Justices of the Peace,
Two Constables.
By order of
COMMITTEE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
Democratic Township
CauCuSeS.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.

The Democracyo Of Wa shington township arc re-
quested to meet at the Township Hall, in Cotton, OF
Saturday, March 31st, 'SS,
at o'clock p. m, for the purpose of placing in
nomination township ticket.
By order of COMMITTEE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
Fashionable Dress Making,

Mrs. Stout, rooms over Geo. Hahn's cloth
ing store, is making, dresses in the best and
and for the least m money I possible. % Ladies. Ladies.
all and see mvstyle and learn prices. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
Ayers Cherry PectoraI

which used moderately and in small
doses) at the first recurrence of a. cold
or any chest difficulty, and from which
| invariably found relief. This was
over % years ago. With all sorts OF
exposure, in all sorts of climates, l havc
never, to this day, had any cold nor
any affection Of the throat or lungs
which did not yield to AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL within "a hours.
OF course l have never allowed nv
self to be without this remedy in all nv
voyages and travels. Under my own
observation, it has given relief to vast
numbers of persons; while in acute cases
of pulmonary inflammation, such as
Group and diphtlleria in children, life
has been preserved through its effects.
l recommend its Hse in light but fire.
quent doses. Properly administered, in
accordance with Nong directions, it is
A Priceless Blessing
in any house. speak earnestly because
| feel earnestly. / have known many
cases of apparently confirmed bronchitis
and cough, with loss OF voice, particu-
larly among clergymen and other public
speakers. perfectly cured by this medi-
cine. Faithfully yours,
@. EDWARDS LESTER.
Ayers Cherry PeCtoraI,
Prepared by Dr.J. C. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
HARRISON TOWNSHIP.

The Democrats of Harrison township will meet
at the usual place of holding elections, on
Saturday, March 31st, 'SS,
at o'clobk. p m, for the purpose of placing in
nomination regular township ticket and one JUS
tice of the Peace.
By order of COMMITTEE.
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MONEY TO LOAN
,Fs Ate and z Per Cent,
On approved real estate security.
STEPHENSON & KNUpP
If esi.aH z Napoleon, Ohio.
FreetoAll.

Everybody is invited to call on @. M. Fisk,
eJeweler in Leist's drug store, and have
as when new, free of charge. Fine watch
work and hard soldering speciality. All
work warranted and perfect satisfaction
guaranteed or moneyrefunded.
If ON FISK.
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Farm for Sale.

The undersigned will sell his farm of 10
acres, situated in Harrison township, cheap
on good terms. The farm is under high
state of cultivation and has good buildings
on it, with never failing water, and all con-
veniences of first class farm. For furthe
particulars address or call upon the owner.
DR. F. PAINTER,
If Malinta, Ohio.
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Why is it? How is it? How
Does it Come?

That trade is always booming al
Saur & Balsley's. That question
is easy and can be readily ans.
wered. 1t is because theil
Drugs and Medicines are strict
ly pure and fresh. Because their
stock is complete in every par
ticular. Because their prices
are always the lowest. Because
their word is as good as their
note. Because they never mis-.
represent to make a sale. Be.
cause their motto is, attend to
business and success will surely
follow!
Just at the present time, out
side of the rush for medicines
for the spring months. for both
man and beast, the most excit-
ment is in the Wall and Window
Paper Department, and in Oils
and Paints. 1t is conceded up
on every hand that there has
never been shown in this city,
or in this section of the State, or
outside of the larger city mark
cts, such a stock of Wall and
Decoration Paper as they have
brought together this season.
The styles are varied and beau
tiful beyond measure, and the
prices upon these goods will as
tonish you exceedingly. "Home
home, sweet home, be it ever
so humble, there is no place
like ,home.p' This is true, but
our homes should be made at
.tractive, let them be ever so
humble, and to do this a few
dollars spent in wall and decora-
tive paper is just the thing.
Get your walls and ceilings.
nicely papered and your home
is attractive and comfortable
without much rich and expen-
sive furniture. 1t is astonish-
ing what a few dollars spent in
this way will do, as the styles at
Saur & Balsley's are so pretty
and the prices so low that the
most fastidious can be suited
and the poorest can indulge in
having their homes papered
and decorated, The patterns
are so perfect and simple that
one can paper and decorate
their own rooms if they wish to
take the time. Any one can
do the work, and the paper and
fixins'' can be had for an outlay
of few cents or dollars. The
next thing to do then, to still
make your home more beauti-
full and comfortable, is to get a
little paint or varnish and
brighten up the wood, work,
which can also be done by
yourself, for Saur & Balsley
keep an endless variety Of mix
ed paints of every known color,
put up ready for use, only re-
quiring the can opened and the
procuring of brush or brush
es, Of which they have a com
plete and cheap stock. They
also carry a fine stock of oils,
varnishes and dry colors. Also
fine oils for lubricating pur-
poses, etc. This house is still
dealing in brands Of paints
which they have sold for the
past quarter of a century,. and
which they can fully warrant
or both inside and outside work.
These contemplating papering
Ind painting, to make their
homes look fresh and attractive
n the springtime, and those
lot going to do 50, should call
Saur & Balsley's where every
courtesy will be extended,
whether you wish to buy or
lot. Ifyou don't buy a cents
worth they want you to see and
inquire regarding their stock. j
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-03-22
RICHFIELD Township.

The Democrats of Richfeld township, Henry
county, Ohio, will meet at their regular voting
place on
Saturday, March Oath, 1888.
at O'Clock p. M, to nominate candidates for the
spring election. BY order of
COMMITTEE.
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-12-21
And how sweetly the second movement
followed! and how they worked in together!

And now it was all held up for the smiles Of
a modern quartet!
The old chorister's head sank upon the
bench, and his tears blurred the notes on the
ancient page
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-12-21

TOLD THE MICE ALL ABOUT ITS YOUTH.
that it forgot to think Of itself, and could
only look about, there was SO much to be
seen. The court was close to a garden,
where everything looked blooming. Fresh
and fragrant roses hung over the little pal
ings. The linden trees were in blossom;
while the swallows few here and there, cry
ing: "Twit twit, twit, my mate is coming"
but it was not the fir tree they meant. snow
l shall live" cried the tree, joyfully, spread
ing out its branches; but, alas! they we're all
withered and yellow, and it lay in a corner
amongst weeds and nettes. The star of gold
paper still stuck in the top Of the tree, and
gittered in the sunshine. In the same COURT
yard two of the merry children were playing
who had danced round the tree at Christmas,
and had been SO happy. The youngest saw
the gilded star, and ran and pulled it Off the
tree. "Look what is sticking to the ugly old
fir tree" said the child treading on the
branches till they cracked under his boots.
And the tree saw all the fresh, bright
flowers in the garden, and then
looked at itself and wished it had
remained in the dark corner OF the garrett.
Then lad came and chopped the tree into
small pieces, till large bundle lay in heap
on the ground. The pieces were placed in
fire under the copper, and they quickly
blazed up brightly, while the tree sighed so
deeply that each sigh was like little pistol
Shot Then the children, who were at play,
came and seated themselves in front of the
fire, and looked at it, and cried Pop, pop"
But at each pop" which was deep sigh,
the tree was thinking of a summer day in the
forest or of some winter night there, when
the stars shone brightly, and of Christmas
evening. Now all was past; the trees life
was past, and the story also-for all stories
must come to an end at last-Adapted from
Hans Christian Anderson.
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"What are they do
ingi What will hap
pen nextl" thought the
fir. AT last the candles
burnt down to the
branches and were put
out. Then the children
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TIE FIR TREE.

Far down in the forest, where the warm
sun and the fresh air made a sweet resting
place, grew pretty little fir tree; and yet it
was not happy it wished SO much to be tall
like its companions, the pines and frs which
grew around it. The sun shone and the soft
air fluttered its leaves, and the little peasant
children passed by prattling merrilv, but the
fir tree needed them not. As it grew it
complained, "Ohl how | wish | were as tall
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shines and the birds sing Ald then the
tree told the little mice all about It's youth.
They had never heard such an account In
their lives. and after they had listened to IL
attentivelY, they SID: Nv I lumber Of
things u have seeni you must have been
very happy"
One morning people came to clear out the
garrett, the boxes were packed away, and
the tree was pulled out of the corner, and
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a modern quartet!
The old chorister's head sank upon the
bench, and his tears blurred the notes on the
ancient page.
"Gracious massy Hezekiah, wake up!
wake up 'Kiah; you'll ketch your death Of
coldi Comet"
1t was Peter Stone, the sexton, dunn
founded by surprise, shaking the old Choir
lister violently by the shoulder. Painfully
Hezekiah raised his head.
"Merry Christmas, Peter; I'd rather stay
here" he said feebly when he saw where he
was
Peter laughed almost HISTORICALLY and
tugged away persistently at the old mans
shoulders.
"Come down to the fire." he exclaimed;
''the choir will be here right away to re-
hearse for the service"
Eyes, I'll CO." answered Hezekiah, and
with great difficulty he dragged his stiffened
limbs down the stairs into the vestry, where
the furnace was already roaring with a
freshly made fire. He submitted to be
rubbed and slapped by Peter to induce a
quicker circulation of his blood, but he gave
no clear answer to the wondering inquiries
as to how he came to be locked into the
church over night
Presently the organ upstairs began to
sound. Hezekiah shivered and Peter rubbed
him the harder. Then the voice of the bass
In the new quartet was heard reciting:
"And there were shepherds abiding in the
field"
The old chorister listened with staring
eyes. Could it bel The long recitative came
to an end, and then all the voices took up in
proper order tho angels chorus.
"What does that mean, Peterf" exclaimed
Hezekiah, starting up.
"why, twas meant q Christmas sur
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FALL the fir tree, trembling
through all its branches, land then what
happensr'
ave did not see any MORE" said the spar
rows; "but this was enough for u.s."
81 wonder whether anything SO brilliant
will ever happen to me-" thought the fir
tree.
Rejoice with us,r said the air and the sun
light. ENJOY thius own bright life In fresh
air."
But the tree would not rejoice, though it
grew taller every day, and winte., and sum:
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as the other trees,
then | would spread
out my branches on
every side and my
top would overlook
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prise In your honor. They're goin' to sing
your piece"
The old chorister broke away from the
sexton and hobbled up the stairs When he
reached the organ loft they were singing
"And on earth peace, good will to men,"
Hezekah waited until they were done, and
then in a low, grave tone that startled the
singers, he said:
II wish you all a merry Christmas, neigh
bors. I've had hard feelings against you,
and l pray that God will forgive me and
cause you not to look unkindly on an old
man. This is more than deserve"
+. r. BURTON.
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mer It's dark green foliage might be seen in
the forest, while passers by would say, "what
q beautiful treel"
A short tmo before Christmas the discon-
tented fir tree was the first to fall AS the
ak cut through the stem and divided tho
pith the tree fell with a groan to the earth,
conscious of pain and faintness, and forget
ting all its anticipations of happiness, in sor-
row at leaving its home in the forest. 1t
knew that it should never again see its dear
old companions, the trees, nor sae little
bushes and many colored flowers that had
grown by its side; perhaps not even the
birds. Neither was the journey at all pleas
ant. The tree first recovered itself while
being unpacked in the courtyard of house,
with several other trees and it heard man
say, I'VE only want one, and this is the pref
TEST
Then came two servants in grand livery and
carried the fir tree into a large and beautiful
apartment. On the walls hung pictures, and
near the great stove stood great china vases,
with lions on the lids. There were rocking
chairs, silken sofas, large tables, covered with
pictures, books and playthings, worth great
deal of money-at least the children said So
Then the fir tree was placed in a large tub
full of sand; but green baize hung all round
IL, SO that no one could see IL was tub, and
it stood on very handsome carpet How
the fir tree trembledi "What was going to
happen to him nowY' Some young ladies
came, and the servants helped them to adorn
the tree On one branch they hung little
bags cut out Of colored paper, and each bag
was filed with sweetmeats; from other
branches hun; gilded apples and walnuts, as
If they had grown there; and above and all
round were hundreds of red, blue and white
tapers, which were fastened on the branches
Dolls, exactly like real babies, were placed
under the green leaves-the tree had never
seen such things beforehand at the very top
was fastened gittering star, made of tinsel
Oh, it was very beautiful
At last the tapers were lighted, and then
what glistening blaze of light the tree pre-
sentedl And now the folding doors were
thrown open, and troop Of children rushed
in as if they intended to upset the tree; they
were followed more slowly by their elders
For moment the little ones stood silent with
astonishment, and then they shouted for Joy,
till the room rang, and they danced merrily
round the tree, while one present after an
other was taken from it.
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hIlOW WHtiU 10 UUIIU
with them. They are
dressed up in the most
splendid manner. We
have seen them stand
ing in the middle OF
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thrown roughly
on It's garnet
floor; then the
servant dragged
it out upon the
staircase where
t h Q daylight
shone. IN o W
life is beginning
again." said the
tree, rejoicing
in the sunshine
and fresh air.
Then it wa 8
carried down.
stairs and taken
into the court
yard SO quickly
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-12-21

AS TALL AS oIhEh the wOOdcut
TREES! tiers came and cut
down several of the tallest trees, and the
young fir tree, which was now grown to its
full height, shuddered as the noble trees fell
to the earth with a crash. After the branches
were Topped off, the trunks looked so slender
and bare that they could scarcely be recog-
nized Then they were placed upon wagons
and drawn by horses out of the forest.
"Where were they goingi What would be-
como of themf' The young fir tree wished
very much to know. So in the spring, when
the swallows and the storks came it asl,ed,
"Do you know where those trees were takeni
Did you meet themf'
The swallows knew nothing; but the stork,
after little reflection, nodded his head and
said, Eyes, think do. l met several new
ships when few from Egypt, and they had
fine masts that smelt like fir. l think these
must have been the trees; I assure you they
were stately very stately"
sob, how l wish were tall enough to go
on the sea-" said the fir tree "What is this
sea and what does it look hke7'
1T would take too much time to explain
said the stork, flying quickly away.
"Rejoice in thy youth" said the sunbeam;
"rejoice in thy fresh growth and the young
life that is in thee"
And the wind kissed the tree and the dew
watered it with tears, but the fir tree regarded
them not.
Christmas time drew near and many young
trees were cut down. some even smaller and
younger than the fir tree, who enjoyed
neither rest nor peace with longing to leave
its forest home. These young trees, which
were chosen for their beauty, kept their
branches and were also laid on wagons and
drawn by horses out of the forest.
"Where are they going" asked the fir tree.
"They are not taller than am; indie one is
much less; and why are the branches not cut
OFF, Where are they goingf'
"We know, we KNOW" sang the spar
rows 1--WE have looked in at the
windows Of the houses in the town. and we
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

The village church on Christmas Day
Holds kindly hearts anC pleasant faces
And some are seen to sing and pray
Who seldom go to such like places.
Telegram-herald., 1888-04-23

Tho Inhabitants Of Ezsl-ss. got up ION
their ear Saturday night. under the inn
preston toss tbs Grand Rapids Stree; Rail
way Company were intending TO lay . nes
track OF rails oa the east side OF tho street,
which wouId be outside the city limits. for
the purpose Of running their dummy
steam cars on the Reeds Lake route. II
wss supposed thsn the work was 70 have
been commenced at midnight Saturday and
mpIsted yesterday, sQthst no injunction
could be served. This. however, the coal
pany deny. An injunction Was served en-
The company by the attorneys of Ar. Olive
B. Fisher. AessTs. Gleason a. Bundy about
8 o'clock Saturday night. and the case will
be hesrd in the Circuit Court ia few dsys
The officers OF the company claim that their
charter from both the city and township
gives them the right % run 8 Z rail track
and steam cars on this route. but some ol
the citizsns along the line ol the city limits
seem 70 be opposed 70 II.
Telegram-herald., 1888-04-23
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The Grand Rspids TELEGEaM-HEKALD,
Brszes's paper. issued mammoth 2f-psged
paner last Sunday. celebrating iss second
anniversary. a large portion Of il contains
illustzased matter which boomingly sdver-
Uses shs advantages and enterprises Of that
groNing city, whose population it 10 predict
ed viii Be 10000 in 1890. The whole paper
IS notabls journalistic performance. and
Es are glad 10 know that the T.-H. Is 50
prosperous as Is seems to bs.--Noreaci
Olsstcr.