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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
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The New Railroad.
Tony YoRIcK.

The parties interested in the proposed new
railroad are working quietly but steadily.
DR.. Gorden one of the syndicate of Mt. Ver-
non capitalists who are backing the project
together with Mr.. Edminster, were in Napo-
leon last Wednesday, and received very fat
ering encouragement from the business men
there. The new road would add greatly to
Napoleon's facilities and reduce freight rates
to minimum, bringing the Wabash, as il
certainly would, in direct competition with
two other great lines of railroad-the B. & O.
and G. H. D. 1t will also contribute great
ly the prosperity of Deshler by opening up q
large tract of country which is now practi-
cally little more than wilderness. The en-.
terprise should meet with hearty co-opera,
ton on all sides.
We are just in receipt of letter of inquiry
from the Sturges, Indiana & Ohio Railroad
Co., with headquarters at Sturges, Mich
They say they have road located to strike
the line of Ohio at Angels, and want to cooper
ate with our new line and open direct com
municatiop from the Hooking Valley ant
Northern Michigan. The matter should re-
ceive attention that the line be secured.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
A NIGHT OF SOCIAL AMUSEMENT
The Young Folks of Harrison Town.
ship are Ent ertained.

The Young Folks of Harrison Town
ship are Ent ertained.
The progressive young folks of Harrison
township certainly realize the fact that they
must associate dances, parties and entertain
ments of various kinds with the season which
is now crowding in upon us.
The social season was !opened in quiet
way last Friday night by aparty of the young
people, who assembled at Mr.. Spafford's IS
Zone of Henry county's old residents) in
honor of his son Lester. The regards shown
Mr.. Spafford jr. we're highly appreciated by
both himself and parents, who did nobly in
entertaining their young guests. Different
amusements were the order of the occasion,
! and among them were conversations between
old friends and schoolmates whose positions
in life had not permitted them to meet for a
long time, instrumental music was furnished
by four of Harrison's promising young mu-
sicians, and last but not least, by any means,
refreshments.were furnished by our host
The writer can speak for all who were there
and say that the evening was very pleasantly
spent. After the clock had began to mark
the wee small hours and we had returned
thanks to our host and hostess, all separated
for our many different homes, feeling, as has
been quoted before, "that it was good for the
soul to be there"
One VINO WAS PRESENT,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Refuses to Pay the Fee.

The Pennsylvania company refuses to pay
the annual fee of 81 per mile of its track
within the State to the railroad commiss ion.
er as required by the law passed last winter
It's quota will be $1.4OO, and the refusal is
made in order to test the constitutionality Of
the law. Its fee is the largest of any in the
State; the Lake Shore is next, 81, 1876, and the
aggregate amounts to $1,000 annually. All
the rest of the roads have settled. The COM
pany maintains the fee is in reality tax as
the railroad commissioner simply turns il
proven to be tax, the company holds that il
is illegal, as the constitution provides that all
taxes shall be assessed uniformly according
to valuation. The case will be watched with
interest by the other railroads.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Tariff and the Farmer.

LIBERTY CENTER, Oct. %, 1889.
A goodly number of car loads of potatoes
have been bought and shipped at this place
during the last three weeks by our fellow
townsman Ed. Pennock, for which he paid a
fair price. Occasionally he would hear his
customers say that he could do five or ten
cents better in Delta or Wauseon, and in one
toes to those places. When man brings
his potatoes, grain or wool to Liberty Gen.
ter it matters not how firm his faith is in pro-
lection, or how much he advocates the advan-
tages of protection on the ground of great
interests occurring directly or incidently and
defends the imposition of taxes on imports
for other purposes than those for revenue, he
is deeply sensible to the fact that it is the
inalienable right of every man to exchange
the products of his toll. wherever and with
whomsoever he can so to the best advantage.
To buy in the cheapest and to sell in the
dearest market he can find is the natural
right of every man. Protectionists do not
realize that they are carrying into effect one
of the vital principles of Free Trade on small
scale by exercising the above named rights.
Free Traders, (so-called) believe in owning
themselve in fact as we'll as in theory, and
that people like those in the United States
ought to be left to themselves to decide what
is to their advantage, while protectionists be-
lieve that Congress can better decide what
business the people shall do than the people
themselves, power which has been reIegated
to congress so long that we have saddled upon
us legalized system of robbery called a pro-
tected Tariff" NJ.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Alt Hartman Writes to His Sweet
heart,

Alt Hartman Writes to His Sweet
heart.
MY DEAR JULIA You will remember
that is if the withering blast embodied in my
cold-blooded refusal to join hands, hearts
and dry goods with you didn't injure your
memory-that I told you that as long as the
tariff was maintained on rice and worm
candy could not afford to embark in any
matrimonial speculations. Well, darling, I
am still clinging, like mildew on the walls of
my sanctum, to the same old conviction. l
know it is blighting two noble hearts de-
signed to beat as one, but I cant help it. We
will have to wait and wither. Too bad, amt
it, that we can't wither together However.
have wandered from my purpose. started
out in this epistle to caution you against a
libelous report that certain papers have start
ed m circulation to the effect had sued my
wife for divorce. Now, you know you know,
don't you that have never been married
to any woman of whatever race, color, or
previous condition of servitude. / know you
will refute this unwarrantable and calumin-
GUS report with No. 10 refute. Ad iterim
(guess that's right my darling. saphron
haired Venus, hold the fort I think anti.
mony and benzine will be put on the free
list before long. Tariff reform is coming,
and when she does listen for my gentle voice
singing "Come, Love, Come"
Tony YoR1cK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

Everybody will please to remember that it
is no trouble to show goods at Saur & Balls
ley's Drug and Book Store. They have an
immense line of nearly everything in the
stationary and druggists sundry line and are
delighted when they have the pleasure of
showing and pricing these goods. Never be-
fore was their stock half so complete and
now they are prepared to offer such induce
ments to close buyers that they can afford to
buy for future use many articles. The
photograph albums and toilet cases are sc
beautiful and SO very cheap, that few can
and will resist the temptation of buying after
looking them over carefully. Those who de-
sire a nice family bible or Sunday school BIZ
BILE, will here find a good assortment at pub
fishers lowest prices. Any one who desires a
nice pocket book for lady or gentleman will
also find very large assortment at this house
at manufacturers lowest prices.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
MARRIED.

KooNTz-OvERHuLsE-On Oct. Goth, in Ma
poleon, by Rev. NJ. L. Donahey, Nj. John
Koontz, of Malinta, to Miss Lizzie Overhulse.
WELLs-HARTMAN.-at the residence of
Joseph Weibel, ]. P, in Florida, Henry Co.,
O., on Saturday evening, Oct. 10, 1889, Frank
Wells and Miss Melvira Hartman, all of
Florida, o.
=. Young and hopeful these married ones set
out together to meet lifes. cares and comforts,
its joys and sorrows. May gracious psovi-
dence guide them to all right living and fol-
low with all blessing. May their future ever
be as becoming as in this hour and their day
Of life beas pleasant as their marriage day.
y" T. W.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Death of John Brinkman.

Relentless death has removed from our
midst another old citizen, in the person Of
John Brinkman, of Flatrock township. Mr.
Brinkman was taken down few weeks ago
with typhoid fever, and after suffering severe
ly death relieved him on Sabbath last. He
was one of the progressive farmers of Henry
county, his death being a severe loss. He
moved here from Crawford county, Ohio,
some years ago, and has been quite successful
in farming and stock raising. The funeral
took place on Tuesday, his remains being
followed to their last resting place by large
concourse of friends and neighbors. He was
in the 5Sth year of his age. Two brothers and
brother-in-law, from Crawford county, at
tended the burial,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Napoleon Talent Abroad.

We clip the following from the Chatta-
nooga (Tenn.) Times:
The musical entertainment given by the
young ladies of the Missionary Society of the
Second Presbyterian church last Friday
evening at Concordia Hall was a grand sue
cess. The programme was very interesting
one from the beginning to the end. The
male quartette did themselves great credit
Miss Sherwood and Miss Belle Trimble never
sang so we'll as on this occasion. The music
of Mr.. Chas. Yeager, of Ohio, was highly ap-
preciated by all. Mr.. Yeager in the rendi-
tion of "Call Me Thine Own" on the flute and
Canary Polka" on the piccolo proved him
self an expert and talented musician.
Miss Ida Blair met with her usual success
in the recital of "Aux Italienne."
Other parts of the programme were equally
good.
The house was we'll filled with large and
appreciative audience. Nearly $40 was
cleared and the young ladies are highly elated
Mr.. Chas. Yeager, of Ohio, who has been
visiting Mr.. L. NJ. Cary, at Chickamauga,
will return to his home next Tuesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
HORSE THIEF'S WORK.
How Napoleon Liveryman Was
RObbed-Other Victims.

RObbed-Other Victims.
Especial to the Bee.]
NAPOLEON, Oct. 22.-About 10 o'clock Sat-
urday stranger gave Frank Brownell, a
youth. $3.50, directing him to hire horse
and buggy for him and keep for his services
80 cents, giving as the reason for not doing it
himself, that he had been drunk the day be-
fore and was afraid of being arrested; that he
wanted the rig but for an hour to visit his
sister in the country who was sick. The boy
complied with the request, patroniZing the
livery barn of Chas. Van Hyning. After
turning the buggy over to the man he was in
structed to remain where he was until the
strangers return. Two hours having elapsed
Brownell became alarmed and informed Van
Hyning of the condition of affairs. Van Hyn-
ing later in the day went to Defiance with the
hope of intercepting the thief, who departed
in that direction. His efforts were fruitless
and thus far he has not been apprehended. 1t
has been ascertained that the same man hired
rig at Liberty Center Friday and, while en-
route for Napoleon. the horse ran away, part
ly demolishing the buggy. He tied the horse
to fence and continued his travels with a
Napoleon tournout. Mr.. Van Hyning has an
nounced in his intention to hold Brownell re-
sponsible for the loss in case the thief is not
caught.
Just before going to press we learn that
the thief and property have been captured in
Defiance county Before this sheet is dry
the scoundrel will find lodgment in the Ma
DOleOn iail
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
GRAND PIPE ORGAN RE.
CITAL!

Atthe Presbyterian church, Friday evening,
Oct. 25th. Prof. Cou-h. organist, assisted by
the church Choi- and other foreign talent.
Prof. Couch will render four organ solos,
which will well be worth the price of admis-
sion. Admission, adults 25c., children 1oc.
... PARTI.
1. Organ Introduction, Prof. Couch.
2. Te Duem, Church Choir.
8. Soprano Solo, In Thy Dreams,
Dudley Buck.
4. Organ Solo, Selection, Prof. Couch.
8. Duet, Frohsinn, Gumbert,
Mrs. Lessick and Miss Adams.
6. Hymn, All Hail the Power of Jesus Name,
Congregation.
PART II.
l. Organ Solo, Prof. Couch.
2. o, Holy Night, Church Choir.
8. Organ Solo, Prof. Couch,
4. Sanctus Spiritus, Church Choir.
3. Cornet Solo, Quiet Moon, Schondorf,
Prof. Fred. Adams,
DOXOLOGY.
Praise God from whom all blessings How,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly host,
Praise Father. Son and Holy Ghost.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

Mr.. George Patrick, one of Harrison town.
ships young and energetic farmers, was in
the city Saturday, and in conversation with
him found that he was feeling very iubilant
over something, just what we were unable to
define until bystander whispered papa.
George acknowledged tits a bright and
beautiful new 10 pound daughter and glad
dened their home on the 2lst. Mother and
daughter doing finely. Papa of course will
manage to pull through.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

For the first time in two years Uncle John
Knapp, of Liberty township, was in the city
on Saturday. Mr.. Knapp has been confined
to his home by infrmities for the past few
years, and it is seldom that he gets out. He
is one of the staunch Democrats of Henry
county and it is to be hoped he will be able to
get to the polls this year to cast his usual
Democratic ticket. He is in the 18th year Of
his age. ...-...-. -...-.--.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Organ Recital and Concert,

The new pipe organ has been placed in the
Presbyterian church, and ON to- morrow even
ing an organ recital and concert will be given
in the church. Prof. Couch will give several
selections on,the organ, giving it thorough
test, which will be interspersed with vocal
and instrumental music by our home talent.
The entertainment will be an interesting one
and no doubt the building will be crowded.
The admission price has been placed at
25c for adults and l0c for children.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Gard of Thanks.

We take this means of thanking the many
kind neighbors and friends who gave US help
and sympathy during the recient sickness and
death of the dear husband and father, who has
gone before US into the future. When afflic-
tion's hour come, may it bring the same low
ing kindness and sympathy to you as has
been shown to US.
MRS. JESSE OvERHULs AND FAMILY
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

By what you might say a unanimous re-
quest, there being but one vote in the mega
tive, of the membership of the Presbyterian
church, Rev. NJ. L. Donahey will remain in
Napoleon and continue as pastor of the
church. This result is quite complimentary
to Mr.. Donahey and forcably sets forth his
popularity among his flock. The people gen.
orally will be pleased to learn that he is to re-
main among them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
SYrun of Figs.

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
juice of California figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues of plants known to be most
beneficial to the human system, acts gently,
kidneys, liver and bowels, effectually cleans
ing the system, dispelling colds and head
aches, and curing habitual constipation. Ira
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Excellent Selections.

LIBERTY, Oct. 19, 1889.
Ed. NoRTHwEsr.-The Democracy of Liber-
ty tp., met in caucus at the township house in
West Precinct on Saturday, Oct. 19, '89, at 2
O'Clock p. M, to place in nomination Land
Appraiser and Justice. On motion, Fred.
Steward was elected chairman, and A. E.
Bsbcock, secretary. Jacob Resh was nomi-
mated for Land Appraiser and Fred. Steward
for Justice for West Precinct.
3. E. BABooCK, Sec.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
DIED.

BLAIR:-On the Sth of Oct, 1889. near Lib
erty Center, Henry Co., O.. Margaret, wife of
VIM. Blair, deceased, aged 76 years, mo. and
1S days. She was the subject of severe affiic-
tion for some years before her departure, but
she endured it all with christian resignation.
Funeral services by Rev. J. W. Myers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Grand Opening.

AS will be seen by announcement elsewhere,
ID. & ]. Wilson will have grand opening on
Oct. 31st and Nov. 1st, when they will show
large assortment of newmarkets, sacques and
jackets, and ladies, misses and childrens fine
furs. Don't fail to be present if you are in
need of goods in this line.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
1O4NOH IN S
Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, Post Office, for the week end
ing Oct. "a, 1889:
Matte Coons 2, Sarah Allen, L. E. A., and
Henry Mayse.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
s. G. HAAG. p. M.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Fire at Pleasant Bend.

Pleasant Bend was visited by a destructive
fire on Sunday morning at about o'clock,
the work of an incendiary, no doubt. The
property destroyed was J. j. Fraker's build
ing, in which was Keiger's dry goods store,
which was completely consumed, ]. H. Fra
ker's large barn and contents, and consider
able damaget to Jones & Co.'s store. Part of
the property destroyed was insured
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

Geo. Bowerman, of Napoleon, was in the
city last Friday to meeta trainer from Fos-
toria. Mr.. B. tells us he has twenty four
head of horses on his farm now and an
nounces some of them very promising colts.
-Holgate Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

Man is said to be on the direct road back
to monkeydom, and gum is the cause of it.
The habit of chewing gum is becoming we'll
nigh universal. 1t has the endorsement of
physicians that it aids digestion, and of den
fists TINT it cleans the teath and toughens the
gums. But philosopher reasons that in a
few years the feature of the face will begin
to change; the muscles of the mouth will con-
tract and the jaws spread. The ears will be
drawn forward and become sympathetic with
the motion of the jaws and few generations
hence will flap likethose of donkey when
he is chasing away flies; the muscles of the
face, as a matter of course, will become
enormously developed, and the result will re-
semble squirrels cheek when he i! bestow-
ing away nuts; this. and the broadening of
the jaws, will tend to draw down the corners
of the eyes, giving the face an "anti-ceIes-
tial" appearance.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Land Appraiser.

The Democrats of Napoleon township met
In caucus at city hall on Saturday last and
selected MIR. Fred. Badenhop as their candi-
date for Land Appraiser. Mr.. Badenhop had
no opposition. The selection is a most ex-
cellent one, as Mr.. Badenhop is large prop
erty holder and is an excellent judge of the
real worth of property
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

AS the law compels separate ballot box
for the election of Land Appraiser, of course
separate ticket must be provided. We are
prepared to print such tickets for candidates
at reasonable rates and upon short notice.
Send in your orders.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Rates of Taxation.

Treasurer Waltimire publishes the rates Of
taxation this week. The table may be found
upon our inside pages, and will be published
for six consecutive weeks. Every tax payer
should read it, and if he knows his valuation
he can figure out just what his regular De.
cember and June tax will amount to.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

Marriage licences John Koontz and Liz
zie Overhulse, H. Ellis and Lizzie Deitrick
Frank Wells and Melora Hartman, Edward
Gilbert and Ida Long, Deitrick Sandman
and Augusta Martens, Frank Quillman and
Ella G. Allen, W. E. Rowland and Cora Gal
hraith
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

Somebody claims to have discovered sub.
stance that is three hundred times as sweet as
sugar. 1t is not known what that substance il
but tbs supposed to be about eighteen years
old and to have fondness for ice cream.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

On the 18th inst, the neighbors and friends
of Mrs. Margaret Bowers gathered at her res
idence while she was in Napoleon, giving her
a complete surprise on her return home. The
occasion %es gotten up to celebrate her 5Oth
birthday. The company consisted of "a per-
sons, all bringing baskets we'll filled with re-
freshments for the inner man, which was
highly enjoyed by all. The evening was
pleasantly enjoyed, the friends wishing Mrs.
B. many more birthdays.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Boys Clothing.

We have just made an extensive purchase
of boys and childrens clothing that we can
sell you at from 25 to so per cent. less than
they are worth. Fathers and mothers bring
in your boys and we will save you money.
2t d. & J, WILSON,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

Food will go twice as far now to fatten ami.
mails as it will in cold weather. Glover is the
best for growing animals. Begin now to Gull
out and fatten all of the improbable cattle
and sheen.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

Chief engineer of public works has address.
ed letters to Ohio canal superintendent
stating that the ravy department had made
inquiry as to the levels of state canals. This
shows that the national government is inter.
ested in the proposed Ohio ship canal, g
project OF unmeasured Importance to parts
of the state through which present cana
passes.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

S. F. Long, insurance agent, is busy man
these days. Together with his heavy insur-
stroying property in which his agency carried
risks, he is kept on the hustle all the time.
No property holderiis safe unless he carries
an insurance risk in some company.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Wood

Many of our country subscribers have
signifed their intention of paying their sub
scription dues in wood. To all such we would
request that they bring it in before the roads
break up, in fact we need the wood now. 3t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
Cotton FlanneIs.

We have an over stock of very heavy goods
that must be sold and in order to reduce the
stock we have cut down the price and will sell
it for 20 per cent. less than it is worth.
2t d. & ]. WILSON.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24

The Fulton county teachers association
will hold its regular annual meeting at Wau.
seon, in the Normal building, beginning Mon.
day, Oct 2s, and ending Friday, Nov. 1st,
1885,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-24
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.
Thefollowing transfers havebeen recor
ed since our last issue:

IH0LolIoWluB JEduSloTs sHdNcUSou ToOoiu"
ed since our last issue:
T W Warner TO S L Oden, acres in Liberty tpS 100
J Moody to d Long, lot in Deshler -. ..........
NJ Marvin to T Edwards lot III Deshler.... 100
@ B H Halstead to Marvin, lot in Desher..... 70
E Boos to W Boos. so acres in Marion
w Butler to Smith q Kayler, 2acres in Da-
mascus tp ............................. 100
r Schaefer to Kline lot in Ridgeville. hoo
M Reiser to A Scribner, land Napoleon.
Bensing to Honeck, lot In Malinta........- 30
W Leitner to Werlich, lots In Cotton 500
Z. J Edwards to,A G McGinnis lot in Deshler 20
j A Chism to L Gillett, land in Damascus tp 900