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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Clara Louise Kellogg, and Her Excel
lent Company will visit Defiance,
Wednesday, April 80, 1890.

The greatest event of the season will be
the coming of Clara Louise Kellogg. It is
said of her: mo living singer needs a BIZ
ography less than Miss Clara Louise Kellogg,
and nowhere in the world would a biography
of her be 80 superfuous as to the cultured
and musical people of the continent of Ameri-
ca, where her name is household word and
her illustrious career is familiar in all its tri-
umphant details. Miss Kellogg was born a
child of song. No singer ever came into our
prosaic world better equipped by nature for
body was enclosed the exquisite soul of mu-
sician and poet, and the intellectual capaci-
ty to achieve. Born of New England parents
while they were on a visit to the south, fate
seemed to indicate that both extremes of the
country should claim her, and before she had
reached her teens she evinced the character
istic quickness of perception and the warm
depth of feeling that mark the native of
extremes. When Miss Kellogg came before
her own countrymen as singer, she was
thirty years ahead of her musical public in
her art. But she was recognized even then
as the possessor not only of an exceptional
voice, but of talents, skill and beauty that
promised for her an illustrious future. Since
her debut as lyric artist there has not ap-
peared upon the operatic stage an artist who
has so successfully and brilliantly mastered a
success in almost every prominent role of the
operas of Meybeer, Verdi, Gounod, Ambrose,
Thomas, or of any of the prominent CON-
posers Of the Italian, French and German
schools"
Reserved seats $1.0O. Sale of tickets COM
mence Thursday morning, April Ath, at
Bechel's drug store, Defiance, Ohio. Tickets
sent by mail by addressing W. E. Bellmer,
Manager Myers Opera House.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
TRACY, THE FAKIR.
ORATOR AND PATENT
MEDICINE VENDER.
Refused to Pay His Board Bill-Po.
lice Assistance Necessary to En-
force a Settlement.
His Temperance Lectures Not Finan
cial Success in Mansfield.
Mansfield (O.) News. I

fMsnsheld (o.) News.l
"Dr." N. w. Tracy, Temperance evangelist
and retired patent nostrum lecturer, created
sensation at the college boarding house, or
West Third street, between II and 10 O'CLOCK
last night, when he returned from his wrestle
with the rum fend at the Memorial Opera
House. The "doctor" made all preliminary
arrangements to leave the city when he quit
the Opera House and had asked for his bill.
Mrs. Bird, the landlady, sent him bill by
her colored servant and it was returned with
the statement that it was not correct. Then
Mrs. Bird had his room locked and waited fol
his return, when she presented the bill her
self. He grew wrathy when she charged him
25 cents per meal and claimed she had agreed
to board him at the rate of $3.76 per week,
His loud talk and bulldoxing language
brought Richmond Smith out into the room
where the dispute was going on and he tool
Mrs. Birds part. "Doctor" Tracey refused
to pay the bill and declared he would never
liquidate it, whereup pom Mr.. Smith telephoned
for a policeman and Officer Englehart re.
sponded.
The Office was given the bill and he began
searching for the wrathy evangelist who
while Mr.. Smith was telephoning, had disep-
pear, swearing like trooper. The valiant
doctor" could not be found, but one OF the
members of his quartette appeared and set
tied the bill, which amounted to $10.55. Mrs.
Birds bill was only $40 at first, but when Mr..
Smith revised it he added 55 cents for tele-
phone toll which the landlady had forgotten.
When the bill was settled the doctors" bag
gage was taken out of the room, but none OF
the college people saw him after that.
This morning Tracy came to the Ne,cs
Office and attempted to forestall criticism by
telling his side Of the story, the substance OF
which is that 1rs. Bird agreed to board him
for 1915 per week. While he was lecturing
under the auspices of the w. @. Z. u. Mrs.
Bird did board him and his quartette at that
rate, but when the quartette went away and
he remained only part of a week she charged
him transient rates.
The doctor" had trouble with the ladies
of the W. @. T. U. which resulted in the CLOS.
ing of the doors of the Congregational
Church upon him. When the collection was
to be disposed Of one night he emptied the
hat into his capacious overcoat pocket and
when the ladies asked for their per centage
they got $OO0,00OOO. On account of this the
church was closed to him and he hired the
Opera House, but it appears he did not make
fortune out of his "silver collections" at the
door. 1t is true Mansfield people do not re-
spond very literally for the carrying on OF
war against His Satanic Majesty and that is
the reason the Doctor" has gone to Craze in
other pastures. 'Tis sad. He probably would
find it q more femunerative business to re-
turn to his former avocation-selling patent
med cines.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
AGreat Rush.

Many are the inquiries as to what occasions
the great rush at Saur b Balsley's Book and
Wall Paper Depot. It seems to be principly
for wall paper and paints. This house has a
large stock of each which they are selling SO
cheap that all who will take the trouble to
examine the stock, cannot resist the tempta-
tion of buying. To say that the new patterns
of wall paper are elegant, expresses it but
mildly and they need to be seen to be appre-
ciated. Saur & Balsley always carried large
stock Of wall paper but this spring their stock
is much larger and more complete than ever
before, and the best Of all is that the prices
are much lower. People can now paper their
houses with gilt paper for less money than
they used to pay for the cheapest Brown
Blanks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
How DR.. Booth Man ages.

A reporter called upon DR.. Booth, Presi'
dent of the Michigan and Ohio Medical AS
sociation, and in his eagerness to acquire in.
formation, rropouuded the following ques.
tion Doctor how do you keep up You
must get very tired. In short by what meth.
cd do you succeed in waiting upon all the
people who.call upon you here.?"
To which the doctor good d-naturedly re.
piled:
"It is this: We work by a perfect system
There is no guess work in any of our cases
The particular symptoms in each case are
carefully noted down on printed symptom
card. For instance: If it is pulmonary diff
ficulty, our symptom list suggests more ques.
tions to ascertain in reference to consumpt.
ion than physician would think of in two
hours, which for the patient to answer re.
suits in our giving the most thorough ex am
ination which it is possible to make each
answer being noted on the list. The same il
done with making our prescriptions. A
careful register is made of every remedy
given on the diagnosis card. Here we can
any moment refer to any case, compare from
week to week the gain patient is making,
and in what particular. It will readily be
seen with the hundreds we are treating con
stantly, it would be an absolute impossibility
to remember tenth part of the patients
symptoms. AS each patient comes in, We
can refer to his or her case, note the change
give encouragement where there is gain, OF
detect the probable cause if there is not. We
waste no time on hopeless cases; if there is
not good reason to believe we can greatly
benefit the patient, after carefully looking
over the diagnosis and prognosis of the case
as taken down, we at once so inform the pa
tient. We refuse many cases. sometimes
without detainiHg the applicant five minutes,
as our long experience enables us soon to de-
termine if they are beyond our aid"
Feeling satisfied the doctor knew what he
was talking about, and had no use for us, the
reporter politely withdrew.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
The Shoot.

The shoot given by the Napoleon Gun Club
for the championship of the county, came
OF at the fair grounds on Thursday last. The
attendance was good, considering the disa-
greeable weather. The prizes were as fol-
lows: LIST prize gold badge, won by Moses
jackson, of Napoleon; I'd prize silver cup,
won by David Hoffer, Of Liberty Center; Sd
prize, 100 loaded shells, won by L. A. Adams,
Of Liberty Center; 4th prize, for the poorest
score, 30 loaded shells, won by E. Reed, of
Liberty Center. The score stood as follows,
in thirty single shots and fifteen pair Of
doubles:
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Notice TO Contractors.
Nineteen Miles of Ditching to
be Sold.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the engi.
~ neer heretofore appointed BY the Board
of Commissioners of Henry county, Ohio
will offer for sale on the 22d day of April, A
D., 1890, at 10 O'Clock a. M, at the Commits
sioners' Office in Napoleon, Ohio, the labor
of construction of County Ditch No. 622, and
all of its branches located in Richfeld and
Damascus townships, petitioned for by R. K
Scott and others. The labor of constructing
said ditch will be sold in sections Of 25O(
feet, and paid for in cash as soon as the labor
of construction is completed and accepted
by the engineer. W. +. BAUM.
Engineer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Property Sold at Sheriff Sale

Sheriff Barnes offered the Raft property for
sale on Saturday last. The following was
sold:
House and lot on Washington street,
sold to Almira Brown for. ....... 5 $50 90
Lot 40 in original plat of Napoleon,
sold to Elizabeth Kinney for.. 765 90
a interest in business block in Napo-
leon, sold to John Frease for. 1910 90
Clementine r. Raff, for. r........ 1905 90
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, Post-O Office, for the week end
ing April II, 1890:
Cora Bost, VIM. Smith, VIM. Niblin, Geo.
Brider, John Diewell and Cob. Sopkein.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
4. q. HAAG, P, M,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Business is business, and if you want to do
business on business principal you should
visit John Miller when in want of a surrey,
jump seat, single buggy, spring wagon or
farm wagon. He undoubtedly has the larg-
est stock that was ever placed on the market
in Napoleon, and It is all warranted frst-class
work. No sinister work done unless ordered,
which will be done from $40 to $l5 less than
what is offered by other dealers. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

A new swindle is being operated in por.
tions of this State. A confidence man goes to
ahouse and represents himself as the admin.
lstrator of the estate ofsome diseased relative,
and shows himself to be thoroughly acquanit.
ed with the family history. His game is to
induce his victim to sign contract for the
settlement Of the estate. which afterwards
turns up as promissory note. Be on your
guard.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Barn Destroyed.

The barn of our old Democratic friend ,
VIM. Tubbs, in Ridgeville township, was to-
tally destroyed by being struck bp lightning
on Tuesday evening of last week. The barn
was probably the largest in the county, we'll
built and covered with slate. Most of the
contents, including 40 bushels of clover
seed, were destroyed. Mr.. Tubbs was insured
in the Ohio Farmers, $2,5OO on building and
81, 800 on contents, which was lucky.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Excursion to Cincin natl.

The Baltimore and Ohio R. r. Co. will sell
excursion tickets to Cincincinati from all
stations on its lines in Ohio at rate of one
limited fare for the round trip on account of
the 9th Annual Encampment G. A. R.
Department of Ohio.
Tickets will be sold for all trains April 9th,
2Sth and 10Th, and will be valid for return
passage until May End, inclusive. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
"The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton

"The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R.
R. Co. will sell, on account of the G. A. R.
Reunion at Cincinnati. Ohio, April 29th, Both
and May LIST, 1890, tickets from all stations
on its lines in Ohio, to Cincinnati and re-
turn, at one fare. Tickets good going April
2sth and 29th, and good returning up to May
I'd inclusive. The Old Reliable will take good
care of all G. A. R. posts and their families
and friends" 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The Red Bird Club gave grand reception
and dance in Bitzer.s hall last Friday even
ing. The affair was brilliant success and
surpassed anything Of the season. Music
was furnished by the Welch orchestra. The
following were in attendance from abroad |:
Misses Mary Hengstler, Libbie Culkin, Nam
ie Conrad, Flora Kayst, Topp Karst, Rosa
and Lizzie Kesselmayer, Ferda Shellman,
Ed. Cnlkin, Hugh Brown, Gustav Wagner
and Geo. Mangus, Of Defiance, Miss Keller,
Detroit, Miss Andrews and Miss Clayton, To-
ledo. Thirty-one couple were present.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Broke the Record,

Last Saturday Geo. q. Rohrs q Bro. sold
"a pair of A. J. Johnsons ladies and Misses
f4le shoes. That is by far the most they ever
sold in one single day Of one make of shoes.
Most every lady knows the Johnsons' shoes
are the best sold in Napoleon for the money.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The grand jury found the following among
other indictments:
David Yonkman, selling liquor contrary to
law.
David Yonkman, for keeping place where
liquor is sold.
Peter Killion and Perry Killion, passing
counterfeit coin.
Ed. Ellenwood and Mary McColloch, as
sault with intent to rape.
Geo. Ward and Andrew Zimmerman,
burglary.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Mrs. VIM. Edgar, of Liberty township, died
at her home in childbirth on Monday last.
The child is living. Mrs. Edgar was in the
18th year of her age, and her sad death has
cast shadow of gloom over the neighbor-
hood in which she lived. The funeral took
place on Wednesday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The work of last winters churches and the
work in our public schools begin to show
There wasn't a republican vote cast here this
election. Its only wings our people lack
noW.-Odk Harbor E.rnonent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

FLORIDA, April 14th.
J.W. Long is building.a new house.
Daniel Brubaker is quite sick.
Wheat is somehow back in this location.
Dancing school at Florida every week in
the City Hall, G. Harmon, teacher.
Our band boys meet twice week in thei,
hall; q. Q. Darrow, teacher.
Durbin & Jones are doing good business,
D. G. Durbin will teach our summer
school.
Mrs. F. Wells is visiting Mrs. g. Owens.
Mrs. I. e Scofeld left for Deshler to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Lose.
More rain and bad roads. SO.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Examination.

The Board of Examiners for the Napoleon
Union District will hold meeting for the
examination of teachers on Friday and Satur-
day, May End and Sd, at the union school
house, Napoleon, o. W. W. WEAVER,
R. W. CAH1LL,
I'd A, E, Fl. MAERKER.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The earnings of the Wabash railroad fol-
the fourth week of March were $35O.0OO, an
increase of $6s, 5000 over the same week of last
year. The earnings of the month of March
were $1,056, ,278, an increase of $134,224 over
the corresponding month of last year.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Company F boys are preparing for their
annual inspection which takes place in their
armory in the near future. A royal time
will be had and the public is cordially invited
to be present and witness the same, as no ad-
mission will be charged.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Orlie Devaul, formerly of this place, died
at his home near Antwerp last Wednesday.
He was member of Co. F, 10th Reg't o. N.
g., and detail under command of Capt.
Reynolds attended the funeral on Friday.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The question whether brides should be re-
quired to obey as we'll as love and cherish in
the marriage ceremony is not worth disc u.s.
sion. They won't do it, ceremony or no
ceremony.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Probate Court Proceedings.

APRIL 8.-Final account of Josiah Roller,
assignee Of W. P. Stockman, settled.
First account of Henry Rohrs, administra-
tor with will annexed of the estate of Henry
Raff, settled.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The last Legislature passed law adding a
a fifty cent penaly on every piece of land or
town lot returned delinquent in the matter of
taxation. The present Legislature has re-
pealed this law, and the penalty remains the
same as it was under the old law.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The Wabash depot has received new coat
of paint, and it now presents neat appear
ance. The small lawn at the east end has
been converted into flower garden and the
large mound therein is the center of attrac-
ton,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The young man who stole Trowhridge',
horse last week plead guilty before Judge
Handy, who sentenced him to the o. p. for
one year. Sheriff Barnes took his prisoner
to Columbus on Friday
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

There were more people in town on Satur
day than there has been on any one day TO
several weeks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

q. Il. Myerholtz informs the readers of
the NORTHWEST this week that he is Justice
of the Peace and stands ready to faithfully
conduct all business left with him. See his
card in another column.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

@. Bitzer q Son have just put an elevator in
their furniture room, to be used in elevating
furniture to the second and third stories. 1t
is their intention to use the third floor exclu-
sively for display room, thereby making il
much more convenient for their customers
and at the same time showing of their goods
to better advantage. If you never took an
elevator ride, there is the place to try it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

If you want pair of kid gloves buy the
Foster glove, they are the BEST. Geo. H.
Rohrs & Bro. have big assortment. and
the prices are low. J'""
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The postofice department rules that here
after letters on which the postage is not paid
shall be forwarded promptly and that double
postage be collected at the point of delivery.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Fred. Schraeder, who for the past six
months has been handling dry goods for
D. & J. Wilson, severed his connection with
that firm last Saturday and has again taken
ND quarters with Harman Gathman.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
STATE OF ONO,
lNsURAEcK DEPARTMKHr.
COLUMBUS. April 4. 1890.

-1eef APin 10 Aoses
I SAMUEL Z. KEMP, Superintendent Of Iusur-
Anee OF the State Of Ohio do hereby certify that
the Mutual Benefit LIE Insurance Co located al New
ark, In the State Of New Jersey, has Complied an
all respects with the laws OF thfs State reiatino a.
such insurance Comanies, and is authorized 10
rn.sact It's HpprOpriate business Of Life Insurance
In this State, In accordance with law until the Ara
day Of April Of the year next succeedine The
date hereof. The condition and busness OF
said company on the 31st day Of December.
OF the year next preceding the date hereof d shown
by the statement, under oath, required BY Sec
ton ss4 Revised Statutes Of Ohio, to be as folows
Aggregate amount OF available assets Ab oes %
Aggregate amount Of liabilities tex.
cept capital), including re-nsur-
ance and special accumulations, a, ,s2s 6ss a.
General surplus on policy holders &C. s,aOs .Os
S4Piel StooA, ...... -....
Amnt OF incomefor the year ,........ 7,so6 65e e.
Amount OF expenditures for the year 6,Si2sSi.62
In witness whereof. 1 have hereunfo sub
SEAL. scribed my name, and caused INV Of
49, hcial seal TO be afixed, the day and year
first above written.
SAMUEL e. KEMP,
Superintendent Of Insurance.
ED. r.. CoWDRICK,Ag Napoleon. o.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
POstpOned!

G. M. Connell being Unexpectedly called
home the play of Fall of Atlanta had to be
postponed to future date in May, due no.
tice of which will be given.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Miss Josie McEnerny, of Neopolis, was a
guest at the home of Hon. John Cuff last
week.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
Home Seekers Excursion to the West
and Valley Of Virginia via B. g o.

April 22nd, and May Doth, the B. & o. will
sell tickets to principal points in West, North
west, South, Southwest and via Harper's Fer
ry to the historic valley of Virginia at one fare
for the round trip, good returning thirty
days. For route and tickets apply to ticket
agents Of the B. 60. 1t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

A full house greeted Casey's Troubles Mon
day night, but the show did not quite come
up to the expectations of the audience, al
though it was above the average.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

We are selling silk umbrellas cheaper than
ever, all made by Hirsh & Bro. of Philadel-
phia. Every. umbrella is warranted to give
satisfaction, at Geo. H. Hohrs & Bros.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Geo. Hahn has most stylish assortment
of gentlemens' wear, the finest ever shown in
Napoleon. Young man, act accordingly.
Also, buy your hat of Hahn. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Joseph Scherer and wife we're summoned
to Liberty township last Monday, to attend
the funeral of the infant child of Mrs.
Scherer's brother, Mr.. Philip Leist.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

See the nice line of childrens shoes IN
black, tan and red at, Geo. II. Rohrs q Bros
They sell them cheap.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

The tobacco chewer's discolored teeth art
preserved, say the doctors, by the brown cas-
ing around them.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Read Shoemaker Bros. new advertisement
They are always on the lookout for some.
thing to please the people.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17

Thatcher & Smith have named their hotel
the Union House. Napoleon has now three
good hotels-Miller, Capital and Union.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-04-17
TO YOUNG MIDDLE-AcEDl
AND OLD MEN a#

Suffering from Spermatorrhea, Impotency loss
of manhood), or from weakness brought on. by
errors or. indiscretions in youth Or oyer indnl-
gence In later years, are given RELIEF IN snort
time. Relief Permanent. Absolute Cures Guar
anteed. All cases strictly confidential. y
SMALL TUMoRs, CANoERS, WARTS,
MOLE0, ETC, removed without acids, knife,
pain or scar New method, Electrolysis.
CATARRH, New Home Treatment, with
apparatus invented by the Doctor. Examine 1t.
Unsurpassed. Cheap. suE%s-.@ss---ae, 1 = s-...~
GUARANTEE to cure every case Of Dyspep-
sia, Sick Headache. Piles. Tape Worm and
Structure. .~t-a
@- viii give special attention to difhcult
cases and to cases other physicians have failed
TO cure. WI
Persons applying for treatment will please
bring two to four ounces Of urine for analysis.
Address,
DRS. B. s. & co.
MUsKEGoN. MICH.
CONSULTATION FREE.
lii .Siford's City Tonsorial Parlors,
Bitxer Block.
N " u Z.