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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

Subscribers to county papers often allow
their subscription to become delinquent
through carlessness, and yet feel insulted if
their paper is stopped or a statement of their
delinquency is sent them. Following from
an exchange is very sensible view Of the
matter: "They do not expect this courtesy
from metropolitan papers; but the county
paper is expected to come on, whether paid
or not. This is an unjust exaction. Because
the editor of county paper is a personal
friend is no reason why he should carry you
on year after year. The income from SUBJ
scriptions to newspaper is an important
item. Like the snowfakes they are individu-
ally small, but when aggregated they pile up
wonderfully. They should be coming in ev-
cry day of the year. They must come in if
the publisher pays his bills which fall due ev-
cry month in the year." There is solid
meat in the above.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Total farm mortgages in these States ,425 o.

Total farm mortgages in these States 25 00O 900
By the census of 1880 the total value
of all the farms in these ten States was
reported as $780,, ,O4O. .0O3, and it is
that these farms are worth as much
now as in 1880; therefore the startling
fact is before us that in ten of the most
thriving agricultural States in the
Union the farms are mortgaged for two
thirds of their value.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

The days are growing short
and the long evenings with time
for ease and enjoyment are at
hand.
''Now stir the Ere and close the shutters fast,
Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round,
And while the bubbling and loud kissing urn
Throws up a steamy column, and the cups
That cheer but not inebriate wait on each,
So let us welcome peaceful evening in."
Tired and weary: man seeks
his home, aud when the coat
and hat are taken off and put
away in their accustomed place
and a volume of literature TAX
en- up, which had been pur-
chased from Saur & Balsley, an
evening of ease and profit is
the result.
By the way, Saur & Balsley's
is the cheapest place in the
county to receive a supply of
good and wholesome literature
for the long winter evenings.
Good and standard periodicals
were never sold cheaper, an d
Saur & Balsley have a COM
plete stock, consisting Of books
for the old as well as the young,
history, biography and fiction,
light and solid reading. Don't
fail to supply your family with
good literature.
Saur & Balsley carry one
Of the largest and most COM
plete stocks of paints, lead and
oils, brushes, varnlshes and
dryers. which can be found
in this county. They havebrands
which they have been selling
for the past quarter of a GEN.
tury which they fully warrant
in quality and guarantee to be
the cheapest and best in the
market. They have a full and
complete assortment of colors,
either dry or ready mixed for
immediate use, which anybody
can apply who can handle a
brush, Preserve your houses
and implements by keeping
them we'll coated with paint,
and especially with the brands
sold by Saur & Balsley.
Then, too, now is the time
to decorate your rooms, to make
them more comfortable for the
winter. The wall paper depart
ment of this hodse is second to
none in..this part of Ohio. Their
entire stock consists of the lat
est patterns and they are now
selling paper and decorations
ruinous rates, in order to pre-
pare for the spring trade.
They have a full and CON-
plete line of Drugs, Medicines
and Standard Patent Medicines.
You will .also find that they
keep a well selected stock of
Druggists Sundries, Stationery
of all kinds, School Books,
School Tablets, Ladies' and
Gents Purses, Pocket Books,
Artists Materials, Lamps and
Lamp Fixtures,iT ,iToilet Articles.
Their line of Perfumes cannot
be excelled. WLiquors for me-
dicinal purposes only.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
He Had to Hedge.

"Isn't it glorious weather." he said to
the man on his left on the street car
platform.
~ will look into the matter and see,"
was the quiet reply.
"Say, your liver is out OF order" con-
tinued the other. "Take some blue
mass at once"
"That was rather queer converse
tion," observed passenger who had
overheard it after the liver ailing man
had got off.
"Oh, 1 had to hedge" replied the
other. "After I had spoken of the
weather I recognized him as a lawyer.
He was going to write an opinion and
send me bill. Pm a doctor, and 80 I
gave him medical advice as an Offset"
Detroit Free Press.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Legal Notice.

VXTJLLIAM B. JONES, whose place Of residence
w is unknown, late Of Payne, in paulding
of November, A. D., 1889, in the Court Of Common
Pleas, of Henry County, Ohio, where the action is
now pending, being cause No. 3277, the undersign-
ed, Lizzie Jones, filed her petition agaiest said
william B. Jones, praying for divorce from him
on the ground of gross neglect of duty and for the
custody of their minor children aged six and 1--WE
years.
The said William B, Jones is required to answer
the petition in said action not later than six (6
weeks after the 2lst day of November, A. D., 1889,
the date of the first publication Of this notice or
such divorce may be granted.
LIZZIE JONES.
J.v. CUFF, Atty for Petitioner. 6ts
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
tits guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by I. Leist. 1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
One Fact

Is worth a column of rhetoric, said an
American statesman. 1t is fact, es-
tablished by the testimony of thousand
Of people. that Hoods Sarsaparilla does
cure scrofula, salt rheum, and other dis
eases or affections arising from impure
state or low condition of the blood. 1t
also overcomes that tired feeling, cre-
ates good appetite, and gives strength
to every part Of the system. Try it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

Why is it that so few parents visit the pub
lie schoolsp Not once a month does any
mother find her way to the school room in
which her child spends 80 large share of his
time. The school authorities are anxious to
have the parents become moro familiar with
the daily routine of school work, but their
many and cordial invitations elictit no re-
sponse. If closer relation could be establish
ed between the home and the schoollit would
be far better for the pupils. Misunderstand-
ings and miscomprehensions would be
avoided on the establishments of more init
mate relations between teacher and parent.
If the fathers find it impossible to visit the
schools by reason of business engagements,
the mothers should see that they at least do
not neglect this duty. A few visits to the
school which your child attends will pay.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
An Iowa Democrats Thanksgiving.

By AN IOWA BOY.
Why do shout like MOdoc9
Why do 1 roar like bears
Why do IpaW up the gravel
And continually rip and tear?
Boies and Bestow have got there
Thirty-si1 years we were out;
A derrick will do for litter
While 1 raise an old time shout.
Rope me bear and bison
From the track Of the western plain;
Bringme buffalo bleeding,
For the g. o. p. is slain.
Set out coon and 'possum;
Over them clam juice pour,
For my fast has been so fasting
could eat for eyermore.
But eating is what am here for,
And rich indeed is my fare;
I'm goat, I'm an old hyeana,
I'm wolf, I'm grizzly bear.
Throw me Jefferson doughnut
Smothered in Jackson juice;
Give me q saw and hatchet
While carve Republican goose.
Hancock Qll.) Pilot.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Notice of Appointment.

Estate of Daniel Gallinger, Deceased.
TTNHE undersigned has been appointed and quail
i fed as Administrator of the estate Of Daniel
Gallinger late Of Henry County, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 18th day Of November, 1899.
ISAAC M, CLICK,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Notice of appointment.

Estate of Alonzo Packard, Deceased.
THE undersigned has been appointed and quali-
J. fed as Administrator of the estate Of Alonzo
Packard, late Of Henry County, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 18th day Of November, A, D., 1885,
WC Johnson Admir-
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Notice Of Appointment.

Estate of VIM. H. Gum, deceased.
THE undersigned has been appointed and quail
L fed ss administrator Of the estate of VIM. H.
Gum, late Of Henry county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 7th day Of Nov. A. D. 1889.
nov Hat VIM, J, BARR.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Notice of Appointment.

Estate of David Youngker, deceased.
FTHE undersigned has been appointed and quail
L fed as administrator Of the estate Of David
Youngker, late OF Henry county, Ohio, deceased.
Dated this 11th day Of Nov. A. D. 1889.
JOHN WICKENHISER,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
PrObateNOtice.

NOTICE is hereby given. that Solomon Ailer, as
IN Executor of the last will of Jacob HOblitzel,
deceased, has filed final account Of his admins
ira ton which will be for hearing and settlement
December 23rd, 1889.
M. DONNELLY, Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Drunkenness-Liquor Habit-All the
WORLD THERE rs BUT ONE CURE DR.
HAINEs' GOLDEN SPECIFIC,

It can be given in cup of tea or coffee with
out the knowledge of the person taking ii,
effecting a speedy and permanent cure,
whether the patient is moderate drinker or
an alcoholic wreck. Thousands Of drunkards
have been cured who have taken the Golden
edge, and today believe they quit drinking
of their own free will. No harmful effect re-
suits from its administration. Cures guar
anteed. Send for circular and full particu-
lars. Address in confidence, Golden Specific
Co., 1856 race Street, Cincinnati, o. oct lily
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that j. Roller as As
IN signee Of the Estate of Harriet W. Cary, has
filed second account of his Administration which
will be for hearing and settlement Dec. 16, 1889.
NJ. DoNNELLY, Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

If any one had predicted years ago that
water would some day be used to kindle fires
or light cigars he would have been set down
as an idiot; yet modern inventive genius has
made it an accomplished fact. Little grey
sticks of some chemical compound have
been sold at the drug stores in the cities, to
be used as "lighters." To ignite them it is
only necessary to touch a drop of water to
them, and Immediately yellow blaze fash
es up. Wind cannot blow the flame out un-
til the chemical is consumed. One theory
for the phenomenal effect produced is that it
is on the principle of spontaneous combus-
ton.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

A wise philosopher has said that a weed is a
plant whose use is not understood. An in
ventor in st. Paul has exempliied this thor
oughly. He is making an excellent quality
of binding twine from the coarsest, COM
monest weeds. The Canada thistle is said to
be the most useful of all for this purpos @.
The new invention will be of great help to
farmers. For binding their grain they now
use manila hemp twine, which the twine
trust has suddenly put up the prices from
nine cents to twenty-five cents pound. Its
fiber is imported from the Philippine islands.
The new binding twine will be home pro-
duct altogether, will use up thistles and
weeds and will cost only twelve cents a
pound.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that John Brubaker, as
~ guardian of Daniel Brubaker, has filed final
account Of his guardianship, which will be for car
ing and settlem ent Dec. 9th, 1889.
M. DONNELLY, Probate udge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Are the Farmers Prosperous?


In the report of the bureau of statis-
tics of labor for the State of Ohio, fol
the year 1883, the following list is given,
showing the amount of farm mortgages
in the States named:
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Probate Notice

MOTTO E is hereby given. that A. M. Willard, rs
~ guardian Of Jane Seckmiler, has filed final
acfoun of his guardianship, which will be for hear
ing and settlen ent December 23rd, 1889.
NJ. DONNELLY, Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for Casforia,
When she became Miss, she chung to Cassoria.
When abe had Children. she gave them Castoria.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

We have reduced the price Of 60 inch
vide dress flannel from $1.0O to 75c per yard,
The best and finest flannel made. See them
at GEo. Fl. RoHRs & BRo's. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

The worst feature about catarrh is its
dangerous tendency to consumption.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by
purifying the blood.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

Mrs. Chatterton-''It Is a remark able
thing to me, Bella, that you worry
your poor husband so. He Is one Of the
best of men, yet your treatment of him
is enough to turn his hair gray" Mrs.
Gadabout-"Hush, my love. That's
Just it. I hate to nag at him 80; but he
would look 80 handsome with prema-
turely gray hair that want to do all I
can to help him get it."-Aneericd.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

The latest thing among the small boys is
the "rooster cans"-if that IS what you call
it. The boy takes spice can, makes small
hole in the center of the bottom, and draws
through it a cord knotted at the end, and
plentifully coated with shoemaks RS wax or
rosin. Then he draws his hand along the
waxed cord and an unearthly sound is the re-
suit. Near at hand it sound like the growing
of cock, and at distance the frantic yelp-
ing of dog, with intermediate variations re-
sembling the progress of vivisection in a
physicians laboratory, the midnight dis
covery of man under the bed by the SER
want girl, the screeching of an ungreased
axle, the low mutterings of conspirators un-
der the window, and the rehearsal of sur
pliced choir.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Public Sentiment.

The chimneys fume,
And the people frett
But the worst smoke nuisance
Is the
Gig
ar
ette.
Chicago Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

Gall and see ]. Il. Frease's new siIverware
for Christmas. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

An interesting case has been completed in
Sandusky county Common Pleas Court.
DR.. George E. Smith, brought suit against
Jos. L. Rawson, for $1,O55.65 for medical
services rendered for several years past.
Rawson set up counter-claim for damages
in the sum of $4,000, claiming his wife had
become addicted to the morphine habit while
under the care of DR.. Smith. The case was
an interesting one and holly contested.
Much to the surprise of all the jury brought
in a verdict of $3.50 for the defendant.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

The word "calico" has queer origin.
Many centuries ago the first monarch of the
province of Malabar gave to one Of the
chiefs as a reward for distinguished services
his sword and oil the land within a limit of
which cock growing at certain temple
could be heard. From this circumstance the
little town which grew up in the center of
this territory was called Calicoka, or the
cock Growing. Afterwards it was called Cal
icutt, and from this place the first cotton
goods were imported into England bearing
the name of calico.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Probate Notice.

NOTICE Ia hereby given, that Albert N Mann, as
~ executor of the last will of Juliana Grosscup,
has filed final account Of his administration which
will be for hearing and settlement Dec, 9, 1889.
M. DONNELLY, Probate Judge.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

A Michigan newspaper relates that Mr..
Truman Barnes, of Three Oaks, while in the
attic of his house the other day ''unbe-
knownst" to his wife, slipped and fell
through the plast tering so that his legs-like
those of the good fat duck" in the nursery
down." Mrs. Barnes
thought the legs belonged to a burglar and
she grabbed them and held on, meantime
lifting up her voice in agonized yells for help,
The neighbors came in, inspected the up
stairs end of the supposed burglar, and
quieted Mrs. Barnes. Poor woman tainted.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

NOTICE is hereby given, that Henry Rohrs, as
IN trustee Of the estate of j. D. Norton, has aled
final account of his administration, which will be
for hearing and settlement Dec. %. 1889.
MICHAEL DON NELLY, Probate Judge
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Read and Ponder.

The days are growing short
and the long evenings with time
for ease and enjoyment are at
hand.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-03-28
EXPLODING A CANAAN.
How an Ola Tar Extcrmina:cd a VOra-
 ciouG Crocodile.

 How an OId Tar ExtcTminascd Vora-
 cioug Crocodile.
 "Yes," said Uncle Ca2 "1 have TO: only seen hundreds of auigators and crOcOdilcs in the course of my vTanl3crings, but 1 oncc had tho pleasure of destroying in q novel and most cGcctu:l manner 9 great man-cat- ing cayran, G5 the crocodile is called in South American
 "Was hc like my alligator" asked Bryce.
 ''Vcry like him, the only difference being that while your alligator is about sixteen inches long, my cayman was little over sixteen feet, and as ugly q looking monster as ever swan. had been detached from thc Porpoise, and ordered to explore DOT tion Of FcacEucla, in company with party of American engineers, who were con structing a telegraph line for the Govern mont of that country. We were following g down Q tributary of tho great river Orinoco, and rested one Sunday at little village or tho bank of the stream. During the alter noon, as VIC wero all lying asleep in our hamnOcls, there came q terrible scrcaming z and crying from the village, and VIC ran to see what was up.
 Ut seemed that several boys had been bathing in tho river just below the village,
 
 warning, one of them had been seized and draw> under the turbid waters by tho great devil cayinGn', as the Indians called ono Of thc3c creatures which had long been Q ter TOT to the community.
 Il suggested to the chief of the engineers, fro young fellow named Roberts, that we set q trap for the man-cater, and after ex- planning my idea, got him to agree to try 1t. As we were to be in that vicinity for sev- erai days, we waited until we thought it was about time for the cay1nan to be hungry again. Then we shot fat monkey, seWed inside of him a stone bottle containing five pounds of powder, inserted in it the ends Of two long coils of fine wire, bound these to strong ropes of equal length, and connected the ether ends with the little test battery that VIC carried.
 ''When all was ready we floated our bait, upheld by two inflated bladdcrs, near where the boy had been seized, and Crouched ii the bushes to await developments. We had waited in perfect silence for more than an hOur, and Werc about ready to give it up, when there came a ripple in the water, and Q huge head, with hcrrid open jaws, was cautiously lifted. Then the jaws closed with Q snap upon our bait, the head in stantly disappeared, and the ropes began to run swiftly out, showing that the monster was making for deep water. had charge of the battery, and quickly connected tho wires. Like a flash there came a deep untitled explosion, torrent of blood-stained water was thrown high in the air, and mingled with it were fragments of the scaly hide of the monster, in whose side hole two feet square had been blown.
 ''The poor natives were at first terrified, then mystitied, and finally overjoycd at the success ofOur experiment, and ever after ward they treltcd us like beings possessed of supernatural powers. Notwithstanding this, we noticed that the boys did not seem to care for bathing for some time after ward
The St. Johns herald., 1889-03-28
A HANDSOME SURPRISE.
How Good-Naturcti .' Widow ITas De-
 ceived by Her .' Late '' Husband,

. ceived by Her t Late 2; Husband.
 The departments Of the United States Government arc usually decorous places carried on with solemnity and dignity, and not glvon Jo scenes; nevertheless, sonc- thing occurred ct the Pension Office not long ago, which makes one wish Dickens could: but still, writes the Washington cor respondent of the New York Iude, ,eadeEt, 1t Is tCo good to lose entirely.
 The usual work was going On in one of the rooms, when suddenly 8 sound of pumping ana thuEplng became audible, and then struggling, humping, irregular noise as if q section Of Q stone wall Wcrc trying to walk upstairs and found it needed more joints than had been supposed. It grew louder and louder, and was accompa nied once in a while with e faint sound of Q voice demonstrating as if the stone wall took 1t hard and wanted to give 1t up It drew nearer and then stopped outside the door with final bump and thump, and a sort of triUIn plant grunt from the accom- panying voice. Then the door opened and q man with sweat standing on his forehead, throwing the door wide open, engineered with another serles of thu1nps large, flat white stone around in front of the aston ished clerk, and said: "There!" in triumph ant tones. There! now perhaps you will believe me. 1 brought you papers and affidavits no end, and you wouldn't believe them. Perhaps you'll believe this when you see his tombstone. There you read it.: Sacred to the memory of J. S.. Erected by his bereaved widow His tombstone is here before your eyes to provo he's dead, and now perhaps you'll believe it;' and he sat down and wiped his fore head.
 Tbo astonished clerk read the cpltaDh, but without the crcstf2lien air the advancer Of tombstones expected. 4 glea:n Of a smile appeared around his eyes and at the cor ncrs Of his mouth. He turned to a man sitting near, q man with Q damaged looking face, and with clothes tho worse for wear, and a lame leg done Ip in a froWsy way with coarse bandages.
 "Wcu, wouldn't a-thought it.of Sarah Jane,'' and he srnote hIs other leg with fat hand, briStiing with hairs. " 1 must say it's handsome in her-aIl the same. I'm glad Gin't under 1t. 'Tain't often man reads his own cpitaph;" and he turned to the other who had brought it in, with q rough grin, an appreciation of the scene coming over him.
 "YO2-y0u meant to leave her-you ein't dead3" at2mnerod the other.
 '' 1 ain'5 hair dead, n meant to leave her till heard che w2s gotUn' q pension on my merits, n 1 couid't stand that. She a-rOlI- ing in luxury end nc Q hGrd-workin' man. I've comc back to roll, too, CT else stop her fun"
 Tho advancer Of tombstones arose ana prepared to withdraw with his strong proof.
 Of all the mean mon"-and then he paused, unable to think of any parallel, and a thought occurred to hlm. " You Il be WaEt;n' this some tiHo; hadn't you better tai1o 1t against the Eced!'
 But the damaged man waved it away "Thc Gato would De wrong"