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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14
A Remarkable Letter.

The following letter from Mr.. W. A.
Thompson, of Columbus, Wis, is peculi-
arly interesting: "My wife," says he, ''has
been treated for her head, stomach and nerv-
GUS prostration by three doctors in New
York, two in Chicago, one in Philadelphia
one in Cincinnati, and at the large insti-
tute in Buffalo for 16 months. They all fail
ed. But one bottle of DR.. Miles Restorative
Nervine helped her wonderfully This
should be used in all headaches, backaches,
changes of life, nervous disturbances, fits,
rheumatism, etc. Ask at I. Leist's drug
store for free trial bottle and DR.. Miles
new book on the Nerves and Heart.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14

pocket. Goodloe opened his knife,
Swope firing before he could use it.
The first shot struck Goodloe in the alb
dOmen. Goodloe plunged his knife
twice into Swope, when Swope fired the
second shot which missed. Goodloe
continued to strike infiicting many
wounds and until Swope fell dead.
Goodloe's condition last night was pre-
carious. He rallied from the shock
promptly, and his pulse is good; but it
has not as yet been deemed advisable
to probe the wound.
LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. 9.-The fol-
lowing is postmaster McChesney's
statement of the Goodloe-S -Swope affray:
II was drawing money order when
heard some loud words and two shots
in the lobby. Irushed to the window
and saw Colonel Goodloe and Colonel
Swope in desperate encounter. Swope
was backing away and uttering loud
exclamations and Goodloe stabbing
him all the time,"
Colonel Goodloe is at present col
lectOr of internal revenue at this place.
After the affray the news was i'm
mediately sent to Mrs. Goodloe by tele-
phone and she came in q carriage to
the hotel where her wounded husband
lay. One Of Colonel Goodloe's daugh-
teas tainted when she heard the news
and the grief of the family was un-
bounded.
Colonel Swope was As years of age
and unmarried. He said few days
ago that he knew If he and Goodloe met
the issue would be death, and said in
such event he preferred to be the slain
rather than the slayer for the reason
that Colonel Goodloe had large family
dependent on him.
LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. 1O.-Col.
Goodloe whose desperate encounter
with Col. Swope created such wide
spred sensation, died at 1855 this after
noon. AS early at 1880 Col. Goodloe
realized that dissolution was rapidly
approaching, and he then babe his fam
lily farewell and was resigned to his
fate. The desperately wounded man
retaind possession of his faculties to the
end and never once lost the nerve
whish he has displayed from the time
the fatal bullet struck him.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14
Ole CAUGHT ON.
Adella-"M "Ma, there is moth

Adella-"Ma, there is moth
ing new under tn -"
Grammatical Mamma-"Why,
Adella! How can you speak so
awkardly, you should say there
is nothing known-knew is un-
grammatical"
Adella-'But Ma, wait till I
finish my sentence. I was 60
ing to say, there is nothing new
under the Sun half so wonder
full as the way Saur & Balsley
are selling goods. They are
almost giving them away
Grammatical Mamma-"Oh! !!
everybody knows that"
True, everybody knows that,
but so many neglect to take ad-
vantage of an opportunity. Now
is the time and the season of
the year to apply paint to your
homes, both outside and inside,
and to give a coat of paint to
all your implements, especially
to those likely to be out in the
weather over winter.
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 cen
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 well 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 house 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 at
ruinous rates, in order to pre-
pare for the spring trade.
They have a full and COM
plete line of Drugs, Medicines
and Standard Patent Medicines.
You will ssalso 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, Toilet Articles.
Their line Of Perfumes cannot
be excelled. Liquors for me-
dicinal purposes only. Cigars
of the best brands and smokers
goods kept constantly in stock.
Physicians Prescriptions care
fully compounded.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14
ALL ABOUT KISSES.

A Writer Describes Those She Likes
and Those She Doesn't.
[London TRUTH
Why can we not do as men do and
write to each other only when we really
have something to say? And why must
we kiss each other every time me meet?
Kisses are really not agreeable greetings
to exchange. Very few people know
how to bestow or receive them in a
neat and satisfactory fashion. A SLOW
enly kiss is really detestable article
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14

English SPAWN Linimentremoves all hard'
soft, or calloused Jumps and blemishes from
horses. Blood SPAWN, curbs, splints, sweeney,
ring bone, stiles, sprains, all swollen throats,
coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle.
Warranted. Sold by D. j. Humphrey. drug
gist, Napoleon, o. nov 3O-1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14
BOTH DEAD!
Fatal Fight Between Two
Great Kentuckians.
COLONEL SWOPE KNITTED TO
DEATH, AND COLONEL
GOODLOE
Mortally Shot in the Abdomen-Both
Were Republicans and Rivals.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-Ex. Congress-
man John r. Thomas last night received
the following dispatch about the deadly
encounter between Colonels Swope and
Goodloe on entering the postoff1ce in
the afternoon: Lexington, KY, Nov.
9.-Goodloe on entering the postoffice
in the afternoon found Swope getting
his mail. Their boxes adjoin. Swope
obtained his mail and seeing Goodloe,
instead of stepping aside commenced q
conversation through the opening with
a postal clerk. Goodloe said to him,
you obstruct the way Swope replied
to the effect that it was an Indifferent
matter to him II he did.
Goodloe said, this is the second in
suit from you.' Each confronted the
other drawing their weapons, Swope a
revolver from his overcoat pocket and
Goodloe clasp knife from his trowsers
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14

Chippie-"Yaas, Gladstone is gweat
man, But I'd wather be Bwight, dom
cherknow" Chappie-"John Dwight
is dead, deah boy" Jaw, mean the
fellah who introduced Bwight's dis
ease. The Pwince has taken it up, dom
cherknow!'-Bost Times,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14
Miles Nerve & Liver Pill.

An important discovery. They act on the
liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves.
A new principle. They speedily cure bilious
ness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles and con-
stipation. Splendid for men, women and
children. Smallest, mildest and surest. 80
doses for % cents. Samples free at I. Leist.
Nov T. 90 1v
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14

Bobby-"Pa, what do they call man
who has two wives?" Pa-"A bigamist,
Bobby" Bobby-"Pa, suppose he has
more than two wives; what is he then?"
Pa-"A blamed fool! Now don't both
er me with any more questions."-[ Ec-
change.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14
Drunkenness-Liquor Habit-AlI the
WORLD THERE Is BUT ONE CURE Dr..
HAINEs' GOLDEN SPECIFIC,

1t can be given in cup of tea or coffee with
out the knowledge of the person taking it,
effecting 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
Specific in their coffee without their knowl-
edge, and today believe they quit drinking
of their own free will. No harmful effect re-
snlts from its administration. Cures guar
Hpteed. 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, 1889-11-14

Funny Passer By-"What are you
digging for, my friend?" Trench Dig
ger-"Money." F. P. B.-"When do
you expect to strike it?" T. D.-"Sat-
urday night."-M Y Sun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14
Gu r z

Sick Headache and relieve all the troubles Incl.
dent to bilious state Of the system, such as
Dizziness Nausea. Drowsiness, Distress after
eating, Pain in the Side, &c While their most
remarkable success has been shown in curing.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-14

Sheriff of Henry county, Ohio.
Campbell q vanCampen. attorneys for plaintiff.
. Napoleon, Ohio, Nov, 10, 1859.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01
Riverdale Chips.

The Masquerade ball OH the 22nd
was quite success. Mr.. and Mrs.
Talon won the prize.
This week all those interested in
having cool drink next summer, are
putting up ice out of the goose ponds.
w. III. Taft had business i'm Fowler
vile one day this week. Taft is hustl-
ing this winter in the way of lumber
ing.
The child of Mr. and Mrs. Miner, Of
this place died OH Monday and.was bur-
ried at the Elm Hall cemetery OF We'd
nesday.
Mr.. j. Il. Horming, of Flint, was
in town on the Goth, on BUSINESS with
his partner, Mr.. Shaffer. He took in
the tin wedding with the rest.
Miss Nellie Guild, aged 20, died on
Sunday, of consumption, after All i'll
ness of six months. The remains were
buried on Tuesday at Vestaburg. She
was highly esteemed by all who knew
her.
Mr.. C. Vapdebogart, living two miles
north of Riverdale, died suddenly on
on.ruesday of paralysis. The diseased
went out for pail of water and was
found helpless and died a few hours
later.
A couple of our business men were in
Saginaw on Saturday, and cleverly
managed to get left and had to remain
over Sunday. Yes they got left just
like couple got left in Howard City
while ago. Well we hope they paid
their hotel bill, but we doubt it.
The tin wedding at X. + Moblo's,
on the Goth was grand. The evening
was pleasant so that all were there
and an elegant time is reported by all
who attended. In place of tin pres
ents, very handsome plush rocker was
presented to Mrs. Noble. Music by
the Guitar and Mandolin club.
As the heart panteth after the water
brook, so panteth my soul after the
posto1ice; my tongue thirsteth to lick
the stamps and my loins yearn for the
salary of Sl50 year. When shall it
come, and how long shall that UNI
washed democrat continue to hand out
my mail with a sneer? Have l not
prayed day and night for the success of
the republican party and at the great
rally did not carry torch and when
someone asked, what's the matter
with Harrison?r did | not shout at the
top of my voice? Hes all right
When | remember these things, my
SOUL is feverish with impatience, and
often in my sleep, | cry out "IIow
long, o Lord, how long?"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01
BUILDING NOTES.

Alma has prospects of steady
growth next spring. The following are
making arrangements to build as soon
as the frost is out of the ground:
Clark Decker, residence.
Charles Morse. residence.
Edwin Morse, residence. 4
John Greig, residence on Kf'ess adj
ton.
Joseph Ray, residence on Elyton adj
dition.
Bert Woodward. residence OH Kress
addition.
II. A. Johnson residence on Elyton
addition.
Irving Mills, residence opposite the
Advent church.
Jay Alverson, residence, at foot Of
Woodwork ave.
l.. Kehn residence on Superior street
east of Episcopal church.
+. Griffin, residence on Woodwork
ave. south of Church block.
Prof. IL. f. Butler, a residence on
Lancashire addition opposite the Col
ege.
Prof. Lewis Stuart, residence on
State street, south of Presbyterian
church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01
Advertising in Season.

An unidentified writer on advertising
a retail business has written few pat
words on the time to advertise:
''There is nothing on earth SO mys-
teriously funny as a newspaper OF per-
iodical advertisement. The prime, first
last and all-tbe-time object of an adver-
tisement is to draw custom. 1t is not,
was not and never will he designed for
any other human purpose. So the mer-
chant waits until the busy season comes
and the store is so full of customers that
he cannot get his hat off, and then he
rushes to the business Office and puts i'm
his advertisement. When the dull sea-
son comes along, and there is no trade,
and he wants to sell goods so badly he
can't pay his rent, he discontinues his
advertisement. That is, some of them
do, but occasionally level-headed man
puts in bigger one and scoops in all
the trade, while his peighbors are max
ing mortgages to raise money to pay the
gas bill. There are times when you
couldn't stop people from buying every
thing YOU have for sale if you planted a
cannon behind the door, and right then
is the time some business men send their
advertisements out on its holy mission.
1t makes light and easy work for the adj
vertisement, for chalk sign an the side
walk could do all that was needed, and
have half a holiday six days in the week;
but who wants to favor an advertise
ment? They are built to do hard work,
and should be relentlessly sent out in the
dull days, when a customer has to be
struck between the eyes with hard facts
kicked insensible with starting bank
rupt reductions, and dragged in and
laid on the counter with irresistible
slaughter of prices before he will spend
a cent or buy saw. This is the sole
end and aim of an advertisement, and
If you ever open concern to manufac-
ture milling supplies and wood working
don't try to get customers to come when
they are already sticking out of the
windows, but give them your advertise;
ment as square knock-down right in
the dull season, and own Proctor Knott
or some kindred fast horse to enable
you to throw dust from your wheels on
your less sensible neighbors and win
sheckels thereby, and perhaps be able
to smoke good cigar OIL the Fourth of
July and Christmas. Now, just write
this down where you will fall over it
every day. The time TO look for and
draw business is when you want bus
mess, and not when you already have
more business than you can attend to-
-IricsmdH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01

The Saginaw Evening JOwnol
says: "Col. A. Il. Bliss, congress
men.elect, who has been in Wash
ington for the past ten days, in let
ter home expresses the opinion that
the passage of the territorial bill les
sens the necessity of an extra session
of congress, and If the Cowles bill
for the repeal of the internal revenue
law passes, he thinks there will be no
need whatever of an extra session and
that the next congress will not meet
until December. He refers to the
preparations for the Inauguration
and says he has negotiated for seats
in stands on Pennsylvania avenue,
along which the procession will pass
and he hopes to be able to accomo-
date friends who have not made pro-
visions for themselves. Col. Bliss
and wife are boarding in private
house at 1920 New York ave.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01

The sentiment seems to be daily
growing throughout the state that
the manner of payingroad tax should
be changed. That this tax should
be paid in cash instead of work,
and some capable and experienced
man then be given charge of the
work. The belief is that under the
present system the amount of work
for the tax is much less than would
be done for the same amount where
the men were hired and paid by the
day, in cash and the work not so
we'll done. The Legislature will be
asked to pass a bill i'll favor of the
new system.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01

The question of less number of
hours than ten for an ordinary day,
labor is one that we apprehend every
labrorer will settle for himself for
some time to come, as he has done
for years that are gone. The man
who wishes and can afford to labor
only eight hours per day cannot re
asonably expect more per hour than
the laws of supply and demand al
low the man who from choice or neces'
sitv sells ten hours of time instead of
eight. Whatever agency is capable
of reversing these conditions may be
expected to allow the farmer pay for
ten bushels of wheat for every eight
marketed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01
Sumner Greetings.

Candy pull in district No Z, next
week when school closes.
Joe Ray is doing quite stroke OF
business getting out pine logs. He will
make some money if they do not charge
him too much for banking ground.
Again the pot has boiled over in
school district No. T. 1t is the old feud
again with new face on it. 1t APP
pears that the school laws of Oakland
and Gratiot do not gibe.
Old Mrs. Glow departed from this
life on the 22nd, inst, at the advanced
age of 76 years. Her funeral took
place Sunday afternoon at her late res
idence with Mr.. Jacob Glow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

The Public Examinations of teachers
for the schools of Gratiot County, will
be held the ensuing spring, as follows
At Ithaca, Regular, March and s.
At Alma, Special, March Is and 16.
At st. Louis, Special, March 80 and 80.
At Ashley, Special, April 26 and ~.
Commencing at one O'Clock p. m. of
the first day,
First and second grade certificates is
sued only from the regular examina-
ton. GILES 7. Brown,
Sec Board of School Examiners.
Ithaca, February IL, 1889. 5l3-4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01
vniMS ABOUT 5A5iGo.
SupcrstitioDs Thickly Hedge About tho
Innocent Little TMngs.
A TRUE COPY


Innocent Little Tb,ngs.
Among Vosges peasants children
born at new moon have their tongues
better hung than Others, while those
at the last quarter have less tongue,
but reason better A daughter born
during the waXen moon is always pre-
cocious.
a pair OF tongs or knife put in the
cradle will satisfy the Welsh mother as
to her child's safety. The knife is also
used in parts of England.
a small bit OF red ribb, On is all the
Roumanan infant requires TO secure it
from harm, while the Esth' onian moth
er attaches bit of asaft,tida TO tho
child's neck. Garlic, salt, bread and
steak are first put in the cradle of a
newborn child in Holland A sufficient
preventive for an Irish bi lbe is belt
made Of women's hair.
In lower Brittany on tn birth of q
child neighboring women at once take
it in charge, wash it, crack its joints
and rub its head with oil TO solder its
Uranium bonesn 1t is then wrapped
up in a tight bundle and Is lips moist
ened with brandy Ito m AXE it full
Breton" says the Mancho ,ster Union.
In modern Greece the n iother. before
putting the child in its cradle, turns
three times around be tore the fire
while singing her favorit's song to ward
away evil spirits.
In Scotland it is also said that to
rock the empty cradle will insure the
coming of other occupants for it.
II you rock the cradle mpty
Then you shall have babies plenty.
The Swedish mother puts book
under the head OF the newborn infant
that it may be quick at reading. and
puts money into the first bath to
guarantee its possession in the future.
The Turks load the child with anu
lets as soon as it is born. and a small
bit of mud well stepped in "A jar of hot
water, prepared by previous charms,
is stuck on the forehead.
In Spain the child's face is swept
with pine-tree bough.-N. Y. Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01

The Lansing State Republican
suggests that eff any capitable pun
lshment bill will carry the legislat.
IRE and satisfy the state, it would
probably be one that will simply per
nit the jury to declare whether
the punishment shall be imprison.
ment for life or hanging" This is
probably so. And while it is not
quite in accord with the generally &C.
cepted theories of criminal law that
the jury should fix the punishment,
permitting them to do so in capital
cases-so called-removes the most
serious objection to the death pen.
atty. 1t is strong argument against
making death the absolute penalty
in any class of cases that juries will
not convict in such cases when they
ought. Let the jury say whether
the penalty in any given case shall
be death or Imprisonment for life
and we shall have all the executions
we need.-Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01
PROYERBs. Old AND NEW.

I'VE are well placed" rs the cat said when
She was seated on the bccOn-Dansh Proverb.
Those who always keep bottle of New
style Vinegar Bittcrs in the house. are as well
placed a. was the cat
IF cnvs were fever, all the world would be
III '-Danish PrOvcrb "
II the world were i'll Of any stomach trouble
New style Vinegar Bitters would cure il.
Guide folk are scarce, take care o. me-
Scottish ProVcrb.
Good, reliable patent medicines are scarce:
awayt use New Mtyle Vinegar Bitters
What we wants not talent, IL is purpose.
-Bulwcr.
Purpose sufficient TO buy a bottle of New
style Vinegar Btters. and try il.
"Stoncs and sticks are flung only nj fruit
bearing trees. Persian Proverb.
New Style Vinegar Bitters Will cure head
ache in less than half an hour.
Patience is the key to joy"
So is New Style Vinegar Bitters. for il Is the
key to health, and consequently, of Joy.
ECONOMY is in itself great revenue"
Those who take New style Vinegar Bitter..
necd never pay doctor.
True courage Is like kite, contrary wind
raises IL higher
New Style Vinegar Bitters is almost the only
known cure for constipation.
The heart has no wrinkles -
DO not let your faces grow wrinklcd, ladies,
but tlkc New style, Pleasant Taste Vinegar
Bittcrs daily as a tonic. and use X. IL. Melon
1d Drug Company's ODoRA Preparations for
the health of your skin. Jspd with New STYLE
vinegar Bittcrs, they will keep men, women
and children young and well.
New style Vinegar BittCrs purifics the blood,
beauties the complexion strengthens the
nerves, muscles and brain, and wards of
malaria.
Get II bottle from your druggist ana try it
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01

Mr.. Draper, the gentleman whom
the Republicans have nominated to
succeed himself as one of the regents
of the University, is one of the best
known men in the state, but he has
had trouble in having his name prin-
ted right. The Detroit Tribune
says it is Charles ID. Draper, and the
Adrian Times says it is Stuart l..
Draper, both are wrong. His name
is Charles Stuart Draper, and he
signs him Charles S. Draper. He
will be remembered by our citizens
as making one of the best speeches
made here during the campaign.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-03-01

Nathan Boyer, fine residence on
Kress addition, where he expects to
spend the balance of his days in re-
tired life.
With other building improvements it
is expected that four story brick adj
dition will be built at the Sanitarium,
the particulars of which we are unable
to give i'm detale this week.